Questions and Answers
What was one of the primary motivations for explorers traveling from Europe to Asia?
Which country was the first to send explorers west across the Atlantic Ocean?
What additional items did explorers hope to find while traveling to Asia?
What was a common method of travel for explorers from Europe in their quest for new lands?
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What was the purpose of explorers searching for a water route to Asia?
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Study Notes
Explorers and Their Goals
- Explorers seek new lands and discoveries, driven by curiosity and adventure.
- Early European explorers primarily hailed from Portugal and Spain.
Routes to Asia
- Seeking faster travel to Asia led explorers to prioritize water routes over land routes.
- Portugal began searching for a water route to Asia by sailing east around Africa in the 1480s.
- Spain followed in the early 1490s, sending explorers west across the Atlantic Ocean.
Objectives of Exploration
- Explorers were motivated to find new trade routes for spices, herbs, and other valuable goods.
- Desired riches included gold, silk, and various commodities, fueling competition among nations.
- The quest for trade also aimed to improve culinary and medicinal resources available in Europe.
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Description
This quiz delves into the fascinating world of explorers from Europe who set sail in search of new lands and a shorter route to Asia. From the motivations behind their travels to the challenges they faced, test your knowledge on these intrepid adventurers and their discoveries. Travel back over 500 years and explore the age of exploration.
