prince henry
Prince Henry the Navigator ... born 04mar1394 in Porto, Portugal and died 13nov1460 in Vila do Infante, near Sagres.
Although motivated by the search for gold, spices, and slaves, the Portuguese initially were in search of a sea route to India.
Africa - along the Mediterranean coast.
the Portuguese
The Portuguese was the European group that made voyages of discovery along West Africa.
The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
To reach Asia
prince henry
Prince Henry the Navigator ... born 04mar1394 in Porto, Portugal and died 13nov1460 in Vila do Infante, near Sagres.
The Portuguese called the southern coast of West Africa the Gold Coast. They first arrived in the area in 1471.
Africa
During the first wave of exploration, the Portuguese discovered new sea routes to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They also established trading posts in strategic locations, such as along the west coast of Africa and in India, which helped them expand their trading networks and influence in these regions. Additionally, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach the southern tip of Africa and establish a sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope.
Although motivated by the search for gold, spices, and slaves, the Portuguese initially were in search of a sea route to India.
They were heading toward Asia because the prices of silk along the Silk Road were too high
Gold Coast
Africa - along the Mediterranean coast.