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Did the European explorers ship design change?
yes it did because before they used to have small ships to navigate so they built bigger ships like cargo's to go on explorations.
Why did the Europeans begin exploring in the 1400s?
Mankind has a natural curiosity and desire to explore and colonise new territories, it is what drove early man to inhabit the planet in prehistoric times. However in the 1400s the technology of sailing ships and conflict for territory in Europe spurred a new age of exploration.
What obstacles did Europeans explorers face?
Most European exploration was hindered by lack of technology. Most ships had hulls that were too deep to navigate shallow waters, and ineffective sails that prolonged voyages. The major obastacle was that of navigation, which was near impossible until the invention of the compass.
Why did the initiative in early conquest and exploration pass to northern European nations in the later 1600s?
The Dutch and the British improved the design of oceanic vessels, producing faster ships than their catholic rivals.
Why was Columbus looking for a short cut to china?
Athens explorers of this time wanted a water trade route to replace the overland route of the Silk Road. The overland routes were long, dangerous and goods often didn't reach the European markets. It was reasoned that water route was faster, ships could carry more items, and less dangerous.
How did early explorers navigate their ships?
from the wind
What are the two major things that would've helped the early explorers navigate their ships across the ocean?
Compass helped the explorers
What types of food did early explorers have on their ships?
fish
Did the European explorers ship design change?
yes it did because before they used to have small ships to navigate so they built bigger ships like cargo's to go on explorations.
What was the transport used by early explorers to get to Antarctica?
Ships were - and still are - used to travel to the continent.
Why did the early explorers carry chickens and goats on board there ships?
so that they would have fresh meat milk and eggs.
What were on sailing ships in the 1400s?
Belaying pins and bowsprit figureheads.
Why did the Europeans begin exploring in the 1400s?
Mankind has a natural curiosity and desire to explore and colonise new territories, it is what drove early man to inhabit the planet in prehistoric times. However in the 1400s the technology of sailing ships and conflict for territory in Europe spurred a new age of exploration.
How do ships navigate?
Modern ships navigate by use of GPS units and computers. In past times, mariners used visual aids like a sextant to navigate using the stars and sun.
What is the ability to guide ships at sea?
Navigate
How did people in India travale in the 1400s?
by ships for waterways and bull cart for land.
How did the European explorers get to Canada?
Ships.
