In the late 1400s, explorers were primarily seeking new trade routes to Asia for lucrative goods like spices, silk, and precious metals. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 had disrupted traditional overland trade routes, prompting European nations to find alternative paths. Additionally, many explorers were motivated by the desire for territorial expansion, wealth, and the spread of Christianity. Notable figures like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama sought to discover new lands and establish direct trade connections with the East.
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Holland, Portugal, France and Spain
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The European Renaissance occurred from 14th-17th century.
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In the late 1400s.
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I'm only 14 and I know this(: It was the late 1400s
All explorers were looking for a water route to Asia and gold.
Portugal's explorers wore capes as they navigated uncharted waters during the late 1400s, venturing to unknown lands and establishing trade routes that changed the course of history.
explorers who were searching for a water route to Asia
the routes taken by explorers for Portugal during the 1400s and early 1500s was the cape of good hope
Explorers in the late 1400s-1600s used tools such as astrolabes, compasses, maps, sextants, and chronometers to navigate the seas. They also relied on basic tools like ropes, anchors, lanterns, and measuring instruments to aid in their expeditions. Additionally, they often carried weapons for protection and trade goods for interactions with new cultures.
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Late 1400s