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The history that most Europeans have of early Asian exploration is extremely limited. There is strong evidence that they did as much (and possibly more) exploration as Europeans have done over the same period of time. The sea routes though for Europeans would be different then we would expect most Asian groups to have done.
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People, such as the Norsemen, were looking for places to inhabit. Adventurers such as Marco Polo, explored for commercial purposes; to see what goods may be traded. Of course, the Europeans who came to the Americas were looking for more efficient routes to the east for trade, but in order to finance their trips, they were also looking for gold and riches.
During the Age of Exploration mapmakers used cartography to map the world. They found new trade routes to Asia, which helped trade to flourish. The Age of Exploration vastly increased Europeans' knowledge of the world. They established new trade routes between India and Portugal, which helped these two countries to become wealthier. The Age of Exploration helped Spain to rapidly expand foreign trade, which helped these countries to flourish. The voyages of Columbus and Magellan showed that it was possible to sail around the world. During the Age of Exploration navigational sciences improved, so navigating was made easier. The explorer Hudson landed in Canada and found rich sources of fish and furs, which helped England become wealthy.
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The history that most Europeans have of early Asian exploration is extremely limited. There is strong evidence that they did as much (and possibly more) exploration as Europeans have done over the same period of time. The sea routes though for Europeans would be different then we would expect most Asian groups to have done.
Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes
Europeans were motivated to explore by a desire for wealth, power, and prestige, driven by competition among European nations, a desire for new trade routes to Asia, and religious motivations, including spreading Christianity. Additionally, the search for new lands and resources played a role in motivating exploration.
To find a route to Asia.
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.
Europeans were motivated to explore the oceans for reasons such as seeking new trade routes, spreading Christianity, acquiring wealth and power, and expanding their empires.
Europeans were forced to explore when the Turks blocked the caravan routes to the Far East and the Spice Islands
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It prevented Europeans from accessing land-based trade routes to Asian markets.
It prevented Europeans from accessing land-based trade routes to Asian markets.
Spain and Portugal were the two main countries that sought to explore new sea routes during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. They were driven by a desire to find faster and more efficient trade routes to Asia.
One of the main reasons Europeans wanted to explore the unknown was the desire for wealth and resources. They were in search of new trade routes to Asia and the valuable goods that could be obtained there. Additionally, there was a strong motivation to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations to the faith. Scientific curiosity and a thirst for knowledge also played a role in driving European exploration.