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Explorers were looking for Antarctica. Explorers stumbled upon the Americas on accident, and the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia were known prior.
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European explorers to North America in the 1500s hoped to find a short route to?
China
The two explorers who hoped to find a western sea route to Asia?
The two explorers were Columbus and Newport.
Why did Prince Henry of Portugal start school of navigation?
he wanted to find a new continent.
What did DA Gama hope to a accomplish by his voyage?
His purpurse was to establish the Trading Route.
Where did The name Indians come from in referance To native Americans?
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
European explorers to North America in the 1500s hoped to find a short route to?
China
The two explorers who hoped to find a western sea route to Asia?
The two explorers were Columbus and Newport.
Why were the french explorers interest in Canada?
Initially they had hoped to find a route to the far east. Soon they became interested in the rich fur bearing animals.
Why did Prince Henry of Portugal start school of navigation?
he wanted to find a new continent.
Columbus and other early explorers searched for a direct all-water route to Asia because they?
hoped to gain easier access to highly valued Asian goods.
What did DA Gama hope to a accomplish by his voyage?
His purpurse was to establish the Trading Route.
What body of water was used for a highway for early explorers settlers and immigrants?
The Mississippi River served as a crucial transportation route for early explorers, settlers, and immigrants in North America. Its extensive network of tributaries and its central location allowed for easier travel and trade throughout the continent.
What body of water was used as a highway for explorers immigrants and early settlers?
The Mississippi River was used as a highway for explorers, immigrants, and early settlers in North America. It provided a crucial route for transportation and trade, allowing for the movement of people and goods across the continent.
Where did The name Indians come from in referance To native Americans?
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
Why French explorers hoped to find the northwest passage?
French explorers hoped to find the Northwest Passage as it was believed to be a direct route to Asia, facilitating trade and access to valuable resources such as spices, silk, and other goods. This passage was thought to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to the lengthy and dangerous journey around South America. Additionally, discovering this route would enhance France's status as a global maritime power and expand its territorial claims in North America.
What Continent the explorers were looking for?
Explorers were primarily searching for a faster trade route to Asia, mainly for spices, during the Age of Discovery. This led them to discover the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, rather than the direct routes to Asia they initially sought.
Why did Isabella and Ferdinand Pay for Columbus and first journey?
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia
