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CAUSES OF EUROPEAN EXPLORATION
By Jasim, Omar and Zubair
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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.
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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.
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How did technologies help?
Advance in cartography.
Improved ship design & building.
New navigational tools- Compass & Astrolabe.
Improved weapons.
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What were they looking for?
Spices Gold Knowledge New lands Adventure
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Key European Explorers
Vasco da Gama Pedro Cabral Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan
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Map of key Explorations
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The Impact !
Increased Europeans knowledge. Growth of capitalism. Development of market economy. Population explosion. Social division based on wealth
started.
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Thank You . .