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  1. European exploration

    From the time of the earliest recorded history to the beginning of the 15th century, Western knowledge of the world widened from a river valley surrounded by mountains or desert (the views of Babylonia and Egypt) to a Mediterranean world with hinterlands extending from the Sahara to the Gobi Desert and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean (the ...

  2. A Brief History of the Age of Exploration

    The era known as the Age of Exploration, sometimes called the Age of Discovery, officially began in the early 15th century and lasted through the 17th century. The period is characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of new trading routes, wealth, and knowledge.

  3. 3.3: European Voyages of Exploration: Intro

    Known as the Age of Discovery, or the Age of Exploration, this period spanned the fifteenth through the early seventeenth century, during which time European expansion to places such as the Americas, Africa, and the Far East flourished. This era is defined by figures such as Ferdinand Magellan, whose 1519-1522 expedition was the first to ...

  4. Age of Discovery

    The Age of Discovery also known as the Age of Exploration, part of the early modern period and largely overlapping with the Age of Sail, was a period from approximately the 15th century to the 17th century, during which seafarers from a number of European countries explored, colonized, and conquered regions across the globe.

  5. Overview of English Exploration

    English merchants and explorers sought their own sea routes to Asia via the northeast and the northwest. The first of these set sail In 1497, when John Cabot (c. 1450-c. 1500) set out to discover a Northwest Passage, similar to Christopher Columbus 's quest a few years earlier.

  6. The Columbian Exchange (article)

    The Columbian Exchange: goods introduced by Europe, produced in New World. As Europeans traversed the Atlantic, they brought with them plants, animals, and diseases that changed lives and landscapes on both sides of the ocean. These two-way exchanges between the Americas and Europe/Africa are known collectively as the Columbian Exchange.

  7. Europe and the Age of Exploration

    Artistic Encounters between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas The great period of discovery from the latter half of the fifteenth through the sixteenth century is generally referred to as the Age of Exploration.

  8. READ: Zheng He (article)

    Neo-Confucianists thought he voyages violated the Confucian values of a land-based agrarian society. It introducing new "barbarian" customs and beliefs which seemingly made China impure. These were deemed as offensive actions so the records of his travels were burned hoping to erase Zheng He from history. Luckily, his voyage is still remembered ...

  9. Christopher Columbus

    Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a...

  10. Overview: Exploration and Discovery 1700-1799

    Overview: Exploration and Discovery 1700-1799BackgroundExplorers throughout history have been driven by a desire for discovery that has incorporated a multitude of objectives both personal and nationalistic. From the conqueror to the adventurer, all types of explorers, both men and women, have traveled to the furthest corners of Earth. As man broadened his horizons, one of the strongest forces ...

  11. Henry the Navigator

    Henry the Navigator (born March 4, 1394, Porto, Portugal—died November 13, 1460, Vila do Infante, near Sagres) Portuguese prince noted for his patronage of voyages of discovery among the Madeira Islands and along the western coast of Africa.The epithet Navigator, applied to him by the English (though seldom by Portuguese writers), is a misnomer, as he himself never embarked on any ...

  12. PDF The European Voyages of Exploration: Portugal

    global exploration helped spark the European Age of Discovery. The Portuguese Empire was primarily based on maritime and commercial trade. These endeavors acted as the backbone for the majority of its imperial excursions. Portuguese merchants established trading posts throughout the world, from Asia to Africa to the Americas.

  13. The Seven Voyages of Zheng He

    Voyages five, six, and seven (1417, 1421, and 1431 CE) reached even further afield, landing at Mogadishu, Malindi, and Mombassa, all on the coast of East Africa. Zheng He is the first attested Chinese to visit the Swahili coast. The ruler of Mogadishu was responsive and did send an embassy to Yongle, and even distant Zanzibar was reached by ...

  14. Prince Henry the Navigator

    PHGCOM (CC BY-SA) Henry was knighted for his key role in the capture of Ceuta, and he was then made responsible for the defence of the city by his father. In 1419-20, the Prince resisted a massive counterattack on the city.

  15. Portugal & the Age of Exploration

    Definition Portuguese Empire The Portuguese Empire was established from the 15th century and eventually... Article The Portuguese Colonization of Madeira Madeira is a group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic which were... Article The Portuguese Colonization of the Azores

  16. Exploration

    Exploration is the process of exploring, an activity which has some expectation of discovery.Organised exploration is largely a human activity, but exploratory activity is common to most organisms capable of directed locomotion and the ability to learn, and has been described in, amongst others, social insects foraging behaviour, where feedback from returning individuals affects the activity ...

  17. Bartolomeu Dias

    Bartolomeu Dias (born c. 1450—died May 29, 1500, at sea, near Cape of Good Hope) was a Portuguese navigator and explorer who led the first European expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope (1488), opening the sea route to Asia via the Atlantic and Indian oceans.

  18. National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration ...

    New from National Geographic Learning, a high school world history book with real-world content authenticity, a celebration of diversity with empathy for all cultures and traditions. National Geographic Explorers highlight storytelling while students learning through inquiry. Highly-renowned author, Dr. Kenneth Curtis, leads students through voyages of exploration. World history becomes ...

  19. Jacques Cartier: Route, Facts & Accomplishments

    The purpose of the voyage was to find a northwest passage to Asia, as well as to collect riches such as gold and spices along the way. Did you know? In addition to his exploration of the St....

  20. WHAP: Age of Exploration Quiz Flashcards

    WHAP: Age of Exploration Quiz. STUDY. PLAY. Zheng He. led seven major sea expeditions; desired to explore other lands to proclaim the glory of the Ming Empire. Zheng He: 1st voyage. 317 ships with nearly 28,000 people. Main destination: Cochin and kingdom of Calicut. Zheng He: 2nd voyage.