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.