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1. The Age of Explorations


Overview
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Turning Points in History - Age of Exploration


​Ten Minute History -
The Early Spanish and Portuguese
Empires


Vasco da Gama


​Mini-Bio - Vasco da Gama


Christopher Columbus


Christopher Columbus Multimedia Image


​Mini Bio -
Christopher Columbus


​TED-Ed -
History vs. Christopher Columbus


​Kate and Sarah, Presentation
Ballyphehane -
Christopher Columbus


Ferdinand Magellan
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Mini Bio - Ferdinand Magellan


​TED - Ed -
How Magellan circumnavigated the globe


Magellan's Voyage, 1519-22

Animated map with commentary

Spanish Conquistadors


​Mini Bio - Hernán Cortés


Mini Bio - Francisco Pizarro


​TED-Ed -
The rise and fall of the Inca empire


Impact of Exploration


Drag n' Drop - Prioritise the Consequences of Exploration [VIEW ON PC ONLY]
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Revision
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History Matters 365

Flippity Flashcards - Age of Exploration


Test Your Knowledge
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History Matters 365 - Explorations Quiz

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Exam Papers
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Studyclix

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Age of Explorations - Past Papers

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Age of Explorations - Past Papers
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