Age of Discovery

The Age of Discovery was a period of time in the 1400s and 1500s when ships sailed the oceans of the world to explore and find new lands. This was a major event in history and it was led by powerful royal families and rulers who wanted to find new trade routes and resources as well as to spread their religion and culture. Explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan were all important figures of this time period. They sailed far and wide to find new places, plants, and animals. They also made contact with many different cultures and people. All of this exploration changed the world and gave us a greater understanding of what else was out there!