Portugal was the first European country to begin extensive voyages of exploration in the 15th century. Under the guidance of Prince Henry the Navigator, Portuguese explorers sought new trade routes and territories, particularly along the west coast of Africa. This initiative laid the groundwork for the Age of Discovery, leading to significant maritime advancements and the establishment of overseas colonies.
Some time during the Stone Age
The Age of Exploration began in the early 15th century
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spices, Asian, religion, Asian culture.
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What factors led the Europeans to begin to begin their voyages of exploration?
1350-1600
spices, Asian, religion, Asian culture.
The Age of Discovery began in the 15th century, around the late 1400s. This era marked a period of exploration and discovery by European powers, leading to significant voyages to various parts of the world.
Europeans wanted access to the riches of the East. They wanted to spread Catholicism to other lands and they wanted to gain power at home.
Some time during the Stone Age
the process of modern exploration and european colonization of the americans
Belgium.
What happened as a result of European exploration of north America's east coast? it lead Europeans to begin colonies on the coast.
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Advances in technology made these voyages possible. A new kind of ship, the caravel, was stronger built than earlier ships. That is what made the Europeans able to begin exploring foreign lands in the 1400's.