Major explorers like Columbus and Magellan wanted to find treasure and make their countries more powerful. They also spread their own cultures to the people who were already living in those places.

Why They Explored:

• They wanted new trade routes.
• They were searching for gold.
• They wanted fame and glory.

What Happened Because of This:

• Their journeys led to colonization.
• Many people suffered and lost their cultures.

Even though these explorers changed the world map, the human cost was very high.

What We Can Do:

We can learn from the past by:

• Recognizing the wrongs that happened.
• Respecting different cultures.
• Understanding how these events still affect us today.