Voyages of Exploration

During the Age of Discovery, the purpose of most European explorations was to search for resources and trade routes and to

claim territory outside of Europe.

Exploration was carried out

competitively among European nations.

As navigation skills advanced, explorers reached the area now known as the Straits of Magellan. The Straits of Magellan are located

south of Chile and Argentina.

In Portugal, the ability and motivation to explore was aided by

strong leadership from Prince Henry.

The fact that the astrolabe was developed in the Muslim empire implies that

the Muslim empire was technologically advanced.

Cartography is

the science of mapmaking

What was one of Portugal's main goals in exploring the west coast of Africa?

to claim territory along the coast

Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road?

to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods

During the Age of Discovery, interactions between Asia and Europe led to competition for land and resources and

were accompanied by an increase in trade.

How did interactions among the peoples and societies of the world during the age of discovery affect European technology?

They led to technological growth.

Which explorer extended France's influence in the Americas through his establishment of Quebec?

Samuel de Champlain

What instrument did navigators use to calculate the positions of the sun and the stars?

an astrolabe

What was one difference between Vasco de Gama and Bartolomeu Dias?

De Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a sea route to South Africa.

How did Vasco da Gama's success in opening a seagoing trade route to Asia help Portugal?

It allowed Portugal to build a trading empire.

What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

It was expensive.