Age of Exploration

Christopher Columbus lands in Americas

Oct 12, 1492

Christropher Columbus reaches the Americas while in route to Asia. He brought with him three ships, the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. The trip was funded by the Spanish monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. Why Do We Celebrate Columbus Day?

Vasco da Gama Lands in India

May 28, 1498

Vasco da Gama lands in India after traveling around the Cape of Good Hope (Africa) into the Indian Ocean and to Asia. Da Gama was the first to successfully find an ocean route from Europe to Asia.

Pedro Cabral lands in South America

Apr 22, 1500

Pedro Cabral discovers Brazil while trying to find a route to India. He claimed the land for Portugal.

Ferdinand Magellan leaves Europe

Aug 10, 1519

Magellan and five ships leave Europe looking for a water route through the Americas. Magellan's voyage became the first to circumnavigate the world. (Travel around the entire globe)

Francisco Pizarro Conquers Incas

Nov 16, 1532

Francisco Pizarro lands on the Pacific Coast of South America and takes over the Incas. The area of land he conquered in located in modern day Peru.