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Scientific Revolution: Martin Luther influenced the way people thought during the scientific revolution. From ancient Greece, Ptolemy believed in a geocentric theory. He claimed the earth was at the center of the universe and the sun and planets revolved around it. Copernicus believed in a heliocentric theory. A heliocentric theory is where the sun is at the center of the universe and the planets including earth revolve around it. Issac Newton also influenced the scientific revolution by discovering gravity.

Age of Exploration: Some of the first explorers were the Vikings. A main Viking was Erik the red. Columbus had many motivations like gold and glory and to find pepper, which sadly led to the encomienda. Pope Alexander had to split the land that Columbus found and drew the line of Demarcation. After the pope drew that line, Portugal claimed Brazil.

Portugal:

Prince Henry the navigator sent sailors such as, Bartholomeu Dias, who sailed from Portugal, explored how big Africa was. He discovered the Cape of Good Hope. Vasco De Gama, who also sailed from Portugal, sailed to India.

Spain: Queen Isabella and King Ferdinad of Spain sponsored Christopher Columbus and his journey to search for an easier way to get spices. They supplied him with money, ships, and supplies for the journey.

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