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For the same reason we check out mineral resources, sometimes at huge expense: in the hope of striking gold. Or oil, or other things which will give us money. In order to make money and increase military power. Stealing from distant lands was a lucrative business.

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Which nation did prince Henry help take the lead in overseas exploration?

Prince Henry helped lead Portugal in overseas exploration.


How were Europeans reasons for overseas exploration similar to the reasons the the Chinese had for overseas exploration in early 1400s?

Both Europeans and Chinese sought to expand their influence and establish trade networks during their respective periods of overseas exploration in the early 1400s. Europeans were motivated by a desire for new trade routes to acquire spices, gold, and other valuable resources, as well as to spread Christianity. Similarly, the Chinese, under the Ming Dynasty, aimed to demonstrate their power and prestige through maritime expeditions, primarily led by Admiral Zheng He, while also seeking to establish trade relations and assert their dominance in the region. However, while European exploration often led to colonization, Chinese expeditions were more focused on diplomacy and trade.


What is the meaning of overseas exploration?

"Overseas exploration" means exploring places that are separated from your place of origin by an ocean or a sea, so to get there you have to go "over the sea."


The European kingdom which took the lead in overseas exploration?

English


What is a possible explanation of why china abandoned overseas exploration in 1425?

The possible explanation is that the Chinese thought that overseas exploration may violate Confucian principles. Another reason is that the Chinese wanted to preserve their traditions intact.

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What are the three reasons Europeans nations encourage overseas exploration?

To gain resources, particularly precious stones and minerals. To gain new territories for land and power hungry people unable to find it in the closed-shop of Europe. To gain a source of slaves.


What renaissance values would encourage the kind of exploration and interactions that the Spaniards and the other Europeans had in the American?

To immagrareoe to America.


How did Europeans pay for overseas exploration?

Europeans financed overseas exploration through a variety of means, including investments from wealthy individuals, sponsorship from monarchs and governments, partnerships with trading companies, and the promise of lucrative trade routes and resources. Additionally, some expeditions were funded through contributions from religious organizations seeking to spread Christianity.


Which nation did prince Henry help take the lead in overseas exploration?

Prince Henry helped lead Portugal in overseas exploration.


Why did Europeans first embark on exploration to the East?

Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes


What is the meaning of overseas exploration?

"Overseas exploration" means exploring places that are separated from your place of origin by an ocean or a sea, so to get there you have to go "over the sea."


Why did Europeans begin expanding overseas?

The Europeans began to expand overseas for exploitation. They wanted raw materials for their home industries. They also wanted to conquer the land beyond.


Why did Europeans encourage exploration?

They didn't encourage it, but they did it to expand their empire, wealth, and power, through exploring the New World. It was helped along via the competitiveness between Spain and England, the two global superpowers that were competing for the most power, new land, and wealth.


Why were europeans looking overseas to sell their products?

they wanted what others had


How did strong monarchs in Europe encourage overseas exploitation?

They helped them