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Why were early explorers and cartographers fascinated by continental coastlines?
The early Spanish explorers were looking for Silver and Gold!early explorers set out to find new land for the rest of their tribesthe natives taught early explorers about how to use herbs for medicine
What would explorers use as a toilet?
early explorers used the ground or a hole in the ground.
Where did European Explorers first used gunpowder to take enslaved captives?
European explorers began to use gunpowder in order to take slaves captive. This was first done on the continent of Africa.
What weapons did the early explorers use?
cannon, swords etc. (NOT SURE)
Which winds did early explorers prefer to use in their travels?
trade winds. :]
What was the advantage of the northwest passage?
The Northwest Passage sought by early European explorers runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the Arctic Archipelago. It was considered impassable then because of ice and weather but is currently in use.
How did European explorers use waste disposal?
They dumped their business over the side of the ship when they were at sea.
What method of transportation did explorers use to reach the new world?
Sailing ship. It was the only way available then to cross the oceans.
What technology did early explorers use?
They used compasses , sea jornals, telescopes, and maps.
What boat did most early explorers use to travel over Minnesota's water ways?
canoe
What did natives teach early explorers?
Natives taught early explorers survival skills, navigation methods, local geography, and sustainable practices for living off the land. They also shared knowledge about medicinal plants, food sources, and cultural traditions, which greatly influenced the explorers' understanding of the new territories they encountered.
Use of guns for early European exploration?
Yes, they were used.
