If an initial explorer used a route and found it to be viable, it is only logical that other explorers would use the same route. It was tried, and it worked. It eliminated the possibility of trying a new route that was more dangerous, or that encountered impassable obstacles.
the routes taken by explorers for Portugal during the 1400s and early 1500s was the cape of good hope
he opened trade routes for explorers.
Asia
In search of shorter trade routes
mountain men
mountain men
Explorers' routes often wandered due to natural barriers like mountains, rivers, and forests that posed obstacles to direct travel. Additionally, explorers needed to navigate based on landmarks, geographical features, and available resources, which influenced the path they took. Cultural factors, such as following traditional routes or seeking interactions with local communities, also contributed to the wandering nature of exploration routes.
Explorers often followed similar routes because they were guided by existing maps, knowledge, and trade routes. Additionally, they sought to reach common goals such as finding new trade routes, discovering new territories, and claiming resources. Cultural and political influences also played a role in shaping their exploration paths.
Early explorers used maps to navigate unknown territories, keep track of their locations, plan their routes, and discover new lands. Maps were essential tools for them to understand the world around them and effectively embark on their exploration journeys.
Ponce De Leon and De Soto
European explorers searched for new trade routes to bypass the Ottoman Empire's control over existing land trade routes, to access valuable goods like spices and silk directly from Asia, and to find new sources of wealth and power. Additionally, they were motivated by competition among European nations to establish colonies and control trade routes.
yes, lots of explorers use ropes.