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Period: Feb 10, 1097 to Sep 16, 1270
European seeking new trade routes
The desire of new sources and wealth was main reason for the European Exploration. -
Period: May 10, 1200 to Jul 12, 1400
Technology makes Exploration possible
Advances in technology made the voyages of discovery possible. Europeans improved navigation's, ships, and much more. -
Jan 17, 1400
How It started....
God, Gold, Gloy -
Apr 11, 1400
The spread of Christianity
The desire to spread Christianity also motivated Europeans to explore. European countries believed that they had a scared duty not only to continue fighting Muslims, but also to convert non-Christians throughout the world. -
Sep 16, 1449
The Portuguese Explore Africa
Prince Henry supports explorations, in 1449 he founds navigation school on coast of Portugal -
Sep 16, 1488
Portuguese Sailors Reach Asia
In 1488, Dias sails around southern tip of Africa. -
Apr 9, 1492
A Rival Power
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sails for Spain. Convinces Spanish to support plan to reach Asia by sailing west. -
Apr 14, 1500
Portugal's Trading Empire
~In 1509, Portugal takes over Indian Ocean trade, and defeats Muslims.
~In 1510, Portugal captures Goa
~In 1511, Portugal seizes Malacca -
European Trade Outposts
In 1619, Dutch set up trade headquarters at Batavia on Java. Dutch trade grows. -
Some other nations challenged the Portuguese
English and Dutch begin moving into Asia in 17th. Dutch and English weaken Portuguese control of Asian trade.
