answersLogoWhite

0

Portugal and Spain began to explore the oceans in the Age of Discovery. They were looking for trade routes to Asia (the East Indies) to be better able to trade for gold, silver, and spices.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Archaeology

What motivated martin frobisher to explore?

Martin Frobisher was motivated to explore in search of the Northwest Passage, a potential sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic. He was also driven by the desire for wealth and prestige that often came with successful exploration expeditions during his time. Additionally, Frobisher may have been influenced by the spirit of adventure and the opportunity to expand English territorial claims.


What were Lewis and clark looking for on their journey west?

Lewis and Clark were searching for a water route across North America, commonly referred to as the Northwest Passage, that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They were also tasked with exploring and mapping the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory and establishing diplomatic relations with Native American tribes in the region.


What was the goals the Lewis and clark expadition?

The main goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition were to explore and map the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase, establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes in the region, find a practical route for a waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and document the plant and animal life of the region.


What invention was used to guide people on the oceans and where to bury their dead.?

The compass was used to guide people on the oceans by indicating direction. Sailors used celestial navigation to determine their position and find their way. They used charts to mark burial spots and graves for those who passed away at sea.


What is the name of the National Geographic TV documentary emptying or drying or draining the ocean?

The National Geographic documentary is called "Draining the Ocean"