European Exploration

By Taylorscott28
  • Jan 1, 1416

    Prince Henry Starts Navigation School

    Prince Henry Starts Navigation School
    European exploration kicks off near the beginning of the 15th century and a lot of this exploration foundation is made possible in 1416 when Prince Henry created a school to bring people there to develop their navigation skills.
  • Jan 1, 1488

    Bartolomeu Dias Sails

    Bartolomeu Dias Sails
    In 1488 he was the first person to sail around Africa. He found the Cape of Good Hope.
  • Jan 1, 1494

    Treaty of Tordesillas

    Treaty of Tordesillas
    In 1494, Spain and Portugal agree to sign the Treaty of Tordesillas to honor the line of demarcation which divides the land that they believe is part of the West Indies.
  • Jan 1, 1497

    Vasco da Gama

    Vasco da Gama
    In 1497 Vasco da Gama was the first to sail to India and reached the port of Calico and the cargo he brought back was sixty times the cost of the voyage.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Portuguese Contributions

    Portuguese Contributions
    Portuguese are the main contributors in European Exploration. They lead new discoveries in the 15th century and become conquerors of East Asia.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Caravel Contributes Greatly

    Caravel Contributes Greatly
    As well as the new inquisitive minds of the 15th century, new inventions also spur European Exploration. Amongst these was the caravel, which provided triangular sails to overcome harsh sea storms and a lot more storage space for the country's wealth to flourish.
  • Jan 1, 1509

    Ferdinand Magellan

    Ferdinand Magellan
    He joined a Portuguese fleet that sailed to east Africa. Two years later he explored to Malacca and participated in the occupation of Malacca's port.
  • Jan 1, 1510

    Alfonso de Albuquerque

    Alfonso de Albuquerque
    A Portuguese soldier sent by Pedro Cabral to India and Mel-aka which was on the Malay Peninsula. He conquered Goa, fortifies it, and becomes the first governor of India.
  • Jan 1, 1511

    Malacca

    Malacca
    In 1511, a Portuguese fleet attacked the city of Malacca on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. With this victory, Portugal seizes control of the Strait of Malacca.
  • Jan 1, 1514

    Portuguese Trading Empire

    Portuguese Trading Empire
    Portuguese moved into their region and took control of the Muslim spice trade. They extend Portuguese control over the area where they defeated the Muslim fleet off the coast of India.