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one of the reasons were to spread the catholic religion
i think the main purpose for exploring is finding out new things and to know about our world so we can survive in it better...n stuff
Extermination and enslavement.
You don't say where and when. If it's about the discovery of the East in the 15th and early 16th century, the answer is: the Portuguese.
A+ answer is exploration.
prince Henry
Prince Henry, called "The Navigator".
The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
I believe that Portugal made what is now Brazil, one of their early colonial adventures.
Bartolomeu Dias
because of a mugre
Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry, Duke of Viseu, known as "Henry the Navigator," supported and financed sea exploration by the Portuguese.
the Swahili lost their independence and were eventually controlled by the Portuguese Empire
because of a mugre
Henry the Navigator
The Portuguese started a new era of exploration by investing in maritime technology, such as the caravel ship and the astrolabe for navigation. They also established trade routes around Africa, leading to the discovery of new territories and resources. Additionally, the Portuguese implemented a sponsorship system where explorers were funded by the crown or private investors, contributing to the success of their expeditions.