Unit 1

Renaissance: The Origins of a Western Worldview

Activity

Exploration did not come easily. Little was known about the world, and the explorers needed maps and equipment.

1. Download the document, Reading/Study Guide Unit 1: Chapter 5, Lesson 3.
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3. Read pages 114 and 115 of your textbook.
   
• Answer the following questions on your Reading/Study Guide.
  
  
• What did people know about the world?
  
• What problems existed because of misinformation?
  
• What did the explorers need to make their exploration successful?


4. Read pages 116 and 117 of your textbook.
• Answer the following question in your Reading/Study Guide.
  
  
• How did exchanging knowledge and new technology help the explorers?


5. Read page 118 of your textbook.
• Answer the following question in your Reading/Study Guide.
  
  
• How did the gradual development of better technology for ships help the explorers?


6. When you are finished, submit your completed Reading/Study Guide on the next page.