European explorers primarily explored westward and southward, venturing to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. They sought out new trade routes, resources, and territories, leading to the age of exploration from the 15th to 17th centuries.

English explorers traveled to newly found lands in search of new trade routes, resources like gold and silver, and to expand their empire by establishing colonies. They were also influenced by a desire to spread Christianity and increase their wealth and power on the world stage.

The French sent Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the American coast in the hopes of finding a northwest passage to Asia and establishing trade routes for France. Verrazzano's exploration was part of France's efforts to expand its presence in the New World and compete with other European powers.

Explorers of the New World had motivations such as seeking wealth, spreading religion, and establishing trade routes. They faced challenges such as harsh weather conditions, conflict with indigenous peoples, and limited resources. The exploration led to the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the continents.

French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier reached the most southern point in America in 1739. He discovered Bouvet Island, located near Antarctica and known as the most remote island in the world.

Both Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain were French explorers who played key roles in the exploration and colonization of Canada. They both established French settlements in the region, and their expeditions helped to establish French claims in North America. Additionally, they both conducted important cartographic work that contributed to the mapping of the Canadian territory.

Spain felt the most threatened by American exploration, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish feared losing their territorial claims in the New World as more European powers, particularly England and France, began to explore and colonize the Americas.

Explorers came to the New World in search of wealth and resources, to spread Christianity, and to expand their empires and territories.

Hernan Cortes led the exploration of the region now known as Mexico in the early 16th century. At the time, the region was home to the Aztec Empire, which was experiencing internal strife and had recently been weakened by epidemics brought by European contact. Cortes also had the support of indigenous groups who were opposed to Aztec rule.

The grand peak is named Mount Everest after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor-general of India who worked on mapping the Himalayas in the early 19th century.

Malala faced challenges such as being targeted by the Taliban for advocating for girls' education, surviving an assassination attempt, and enduring physical and emotional injuries. She also faced displacement and the pressure of being a public figure advocating for global education rights.

The Spanish explored and conquered large areas in the Americas to expand their empire, spread Catholicism, and seek wealth through colonization, trade, and the extraction of resources. They were driven by motives of power, religion, and economic gain.

Spanish explorers were primarily hoping to find new trade routes to Asia and discover sources of wealth such as gold and other valuable resources. They were also eager to spread Christianity and establish colonies in the region to expand Spanish influence and power.

Giovanni da Verrazzano faced obstacles such as difficult weather conditions, lack of accurate maps or navigation tools, and hostile encounters with indigenous populations during his explorations along the eastern coast of North America in the 16th century. These challenges made his journeys risky and unpredictable.

Lewis and Clark were tasked with exploring the uncharted territory of the Louisiana Purchase and finding a practical route to the Pacific Ocean by water for trade and transportation. The hope was to establish an efficient trade route to Asia and expand the young nation's economic interests.

Samuel de Champlain overcame his challenges by engaging in strategic alliances with indigenous groups, adapting to the harsh conditions of the New World, and using his diplomatic skills to navigate political tensions. He also relied on his leadership abilities and innovative problem-solving to establish successful settlements in North America.

Europeans colonized the land they explored for economic reasons such as access to resources and markets, religious motivations including spreading Christianity, political objectives like expanding their power and influence, and social factors like escaping persecution or seeking opportunities for social mobility.

The first people to explore and map the entire Earth were born in various regions around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Notable explorers like Ferdinand Magellan, Christopher Columbus, and Zheng He hailed from different countries and backgrounds.

Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur De La Salle was sponsored by France.

Countries in the Tropical North face challenges such as climate change impacts like extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and health issues related to tropical diseases. They also often grapple with economic struggles, including poverty, infrastructure deficiencies, and reliance on agriculture that is vulnerable to climate variability. Political instability and governance issues can further complicate efforts to address these challenges.

Bartholomew Dias overcame his obstacles, like dangerous weather and lack of supplies, by carefully navigating the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope, using his knowledge of seamanship and determination to push forward. He successfully rounded the southern tip of Africa in 1488, leading to the discovery of a new sea route to the Indian Ocean.

Bartholomew Dias explored the southern tip of Africa, specifically the Cape of Good Hope, in 1488. His exploration paved the way for future European sea routes to Asia.

1. Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer known for his expeditions in North America.
2. La Salle claimed the Mississippi River basin for France and explored regions around the Great Lakes.
3. His efforts to establish a French colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River ultimately led to his death in 1687.

Explorer, conquistador, leader.

Vasco Núñez de Balboa believed that the world was round, in line with the prevailing scientific understanding of the time. He was a Spanish explorer who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.