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The age of discovery began with the passage of Cape Bojador (in Africa), then known as the end of the world, by the Portuguese Gil Eanes in 1434. Even before the Portuguese had arrived by the Madeira and Azores. The portuguese discoveries followed one to another until the discovery of the passage to the Indian ocean in 1488 by Bartolomeu Dias.
Spain had its first big trip to Bahamas in 1492, and Portugal and finally reached India in 1498.
After this they were followed by England, France and Netherlands.
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What factors led to the age of European exploration and discovery?
none
What is the greatest discovery in the history of mankind?
discovery of gravity by Sir Isaac Newton
What was the purpose of European's?
Expansion of European rule and power was a significant interest in the Age of Discovery. They mostly explored the New World in search of passages that were said to lead to Asia and the East Indies, its products, and some simply to find adventure. :)
Who is the author of discovery of India?
The author of the book Discovery of India is Mr. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, our first prime minister of Independant India.
What were the most important events in the Age of Reason?
The most important event would be the discovery of "Science" where science has actually triumphed over religion and belief in certain laws (like the earth revolves around the sun and not vice versa) started becoming popular.
Who helped start age of discovery?
I t Depends on the person of the age of discovery
What discovery ended the Neolithic age?
The discovery that started the neolithic age was farming
What countries were involved in Age of Discovery?
The main players in the Age of Discovery were Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands.
Which continent did the age of discovery or age of exploration take place?
Europe.
What is the relationship of Gutenberg printing press and the age of discovery?
The Age of Discovery was fueled by written travel accounts and popular maps that were printed and sold widely.
What discovery marked the end of the neolithic age?
The discovery of metalworking marked the end of the Neolithic Age. This led to the beginning of the Bronze Age, as people started using metal tools and weapons instead of stone ones.
What discovery did the new stone age begin with?
The New Stone Age, also known as the Neolithic Age, began with the discovery of agriculture and the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities. This transition allowed for the development of permanent settlements, the domestication of plants and animals, and the emergence of more complex social structures.
What time began discover age?
began with the discovery of
What was the period from 1450 to 1650 called?
The Age of Discovery.
What century is known as age of new discovery?
20
What are the release dates for Assignment Discovery - 1992 Ice Age Extreme Climate?
Assignment Discovery - 1992 Ice Age Extreme Climate was released on: USA: 2007
What is the relationship between the age of discovery and Christianity?
The Age of Discovery saw an increase in ocean travel, which allowed churches to send representatives to distant lands to spread Christianity.
