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Ancient greek trade routes?
The Silk road was one ancient trade route the Greeks used. The Silk road went from China through Western Asia and then into the Mediterranean. The Spice road was another trade route used by the Ancient Greeks.
What was the sea route called that explorers in the early 1500s looked for?
The NorthWest Passage
Where did the word Mediterranean come from?
The word "Mediterranean" is derived from the Latin term "mediterraneus," which means "in the middle of the land." This reflects the sea's location, bordered by Europe to the north, Africa to the south, and Asia to the east. The term has historically been used to describe the sea that lies at the center of these landmasses, emphasizing its significance as a crossroads for trade, culture, and civilizations throughout history.
What and where is Hellespont?
The Hellespont, also known as the Dardanelles, is a narrow strait that connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, effectively separating Europe from Asia. It is located in northwestern Turkey and has been historically significant, serving as a crucial maritime route since ancient times. The strait is famously associated with the legend of Leander and the historical events of the Trojan War. Today, it remains an important passage for international shipping and trade.
Name the strait which separates Greece and Asia Minor?
The Aegean Sea separates modern Greece from Asia Minor. The two Turkish straits (Bosphorus and the Dardanelles) are conventionally considered the border between Europe and Asia, but they are both within modern Turkey.
What did europeans hope to gain by finding a sea route to Asia?
A shorter sea route to Asia...
What did the europeans hope to gain by finding a sea route to asia?
A shorter sea route to Asia...
Why did European merchants eventually seek a sea route to Asia?
Carrying cargo by ship was faster, easier, cheaper and less dangerous than carrying it by land.
What were europeans tring to avoidwhen finding a new route to Asia?
sea monsters
Which best describes the significance of bartolomeu dias voyage in 1487?
he discovered the sea route around Africa
What problems did Europeans have when finding a sea route to Asia?
they had trouble with the route and they were caught by the pirates . also they faced many hardships.
Which best describes significance of bartolomeu's dia's voyage in 1487?
he discovered the sea route around Asia
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find?
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.
Why did vasco de Balboa sail?
to find a sea route to Asia
What were europeans searching for when they first started exploring the Americas?
a sea route to Asia
How long did it take Christopher Columbus to find a sea route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus never found a sea route to Asia. His voyage there was blocked by the American continents, which it is credited with "finding," although he did not realize it at the time.
How was the sea route to Asia different from the land route?
Sea Route to Asia : Shorter Time and you travel in the ocean Land Route to Asia: Longer Time and you travel on the Silk Road
