the caravel
The Portuguese began exploring to find new trade routes to Asia, particularly for valuable spices like pepper and cinnamon. They also sought to expand their influence, spread Christianity, and gain wealth and resources.
Riches, Knowledge, and power.
Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to begin trade in Nigeria, and called the port Lagos after the Portuguese town of Lagos, in Algarve.
Europeans could begin exploring the world
The ship, sail and compass
I do not know look in a book
To reach Asia
during the 16th century, Europe was looking for a trade roe to India..... also over crowded and too many blacks
1:advanced navigation techniques 2:better cartography
To find a sea route to the spices of Asia To find gold, silver, and precious stones. To expand their knowledge of the world.
What factors led the Europeans to begin to begin their voyages of exploration?
Europeans were motivated to explore other continents by their competition with Spain(Spain had recently found much wealth in gold and silver), the chance to spread the Christian faith, and to expand their nation as a whole.