Bartolomeu Dias Slideshow Presentation

Help your students explore one of the most important figures of early European exploration with this engaging 15-slide presentation on Bartolomeu Dias. Designed to build historical understanding, this resource introduces students to Dias’s life, major achievements, and the lasting consequences of his voyages in a clear, student-friendly way.

What’s Included

• 15-slide instructional presentation covering:
• Background and early life of Bartolomeu Dias
• Historical context of the Age of Exploration
• Dias’s voyage around the Cape of Good Hope
• Key achievements and challenges
• Short- and long-term consequences of his exploration
• Why Bartolomeu Dias is historically significant
• Clear, organized slides suitable for whole-class instruction or independent learning

Benefits for Teachers

• Ready-to-use presentation that saves planning time
• Well-structured content that supports direct instruction
• Ideal for introducing or reinforcing Age of Exploration topics
• Works well for lectures, discussion prompts, or review lessons

Benefits for Students

• Builds background knowledge of a key historical figure
• Develops understanding of cause and consequence in history
• Encourages historical thinking and awareness of global exploration
• Accessible language appropriate for upper elementary and middle school learners

Curriculum Fit
Aligns with World History and Social Studies standards

• Perfect for units on:
• Age of Exploration
• European explorers
• Early global trade routes
• Exploration and its impacts on the world