CAUSES OF EUROPEAN EXPLORATION

By Jasim, Omar and Zubair

IntroductionThe age of exploration

lasted from about 1418 to 1620

These daring voyages changed the history of the world.

New lands discovered- Portugal and Spain

lead the exploration.

What motivated them ?

1. Desire to find a new trade route to Asia.

Europeans were interested in Asian goods, especially spices.

Trade with east were difficult & expensive because Muslims & Italians hold the trade.

2. Desire to earn fame, Glory & Wealth.

As new lands discovered, Nations wanted to claim the land’s riches for themselves.

3. Desire to spread Christianity.

How did technologies help?

Advance in cartography.

Improved ship design & building.

New navigational tools- Compass & Astrolabe.

Improved weapons.

What were they looking for?

Spices Gold Knowledge New lands Adventure

Key European Explorers

Vasco da Gama Pedro Cabral Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan

Map of key Explorations

The Impact !

Increased Europeans knowledge. Growth of capitalism. Development of market economy. Population explosion. Social division based on wealth

started.

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