European Explorations of the East

European seeking new trade routes

Period: Feb 10, 1097 to Sep 16, 1270

The desire of new sources and wealth was main reason for the European Exploration.

Technology makes Exploration possible

Period: May 10, 1200 to Jul 12, 1400

Advances in technology made the voyages of discovery possible. Europeans improved navigation's, ships, and much more.

How It started....

Jan 17, 1400

God, Gold, Gloy

The spread of Christianity

Apr 11, 1400

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.

The Portuguese Explore Africa

Sep 16, 1449

Prince Henry supports explorations, in 1449 he founds navigation school on coast of Portugal

Portuguese Sailors Reach Asia

Sep 16, 1488

In 1488, Dias sails around southern tip of Africa.

A Rival Power

Apr 9, 1492

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sails for Spain. Convinces Spanish to support plan to reach Asia by sailing west.

Portugal's Trading Empire

Apr 14, 1500

~In 1509, Portugal takes over Indian Ocean trade, and defeats Muslims.
~In 1510, Portugal captures Goa
~In 1511, Portugal seizes Malacca

European Trade Outposts

Mar 3, 1600

In 1619, Dutch set up trade headquarters at Batavia on Java. Dutch trade grows.

Some other nations challenged the Portuguese

Jun 11, 1600

English and Dutch begin moving into Asia in 17th. Dutch and English weaken Portuguese control of Asian trade.