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The over land route is controlled by muslims and the euproean countries take to the seas to try to find an easier route to the seas to trade with Asia
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discovered a way to navigate down the coast of Africa
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They were the ruling dynasty of China throughout the 1400s and for 276 years. Zheng He led seven ocean expeditions for the MIng Emperor.
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Sailed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered America. It is considered the greatest discovery known to man.
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An imaginary line drawn by Pope Alexander VI. He did it to divide new lands claimed by Portugal from those of Spain.
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He was the first European to reach India by sea. Which linked Europe and Asia together for the first time by ocean route.
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Cabral conducted the first exploration of the northeast coast of South America. He later claimed the land for Portugal.
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King Manuel I assembled the fourth Portuguese/India Armada and wanted Vasco da Gama to make his second trip to India. He then did as told and made the second trip
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He conquered Goa of Meleka on the Malay Peninsula. His overall goal was to conquer the major trading routes and build fortresses.
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organised the Spanish expedition to the East Indies. He set out for spain with 5 different ships and discovered a western sea route to the Spice Islands. He also discovered a strait and named it the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
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Spain conquered the Phillipines to spread Catholocism. They also wanted to establish a trading empire.
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Discovered a route which is now called the Strait of Magellan
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Initially welcomed traders, but eventually became suspicious of the Europeans. However, they later forbid merchants.
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When the dutch returned from Amsterdam after a years abesence. The ship carried cloves, peppers, and other spices.
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it was a chartered company when the dutch government granted a 21 year monopoly on dutch spice ttrade. it remained active until 1799.
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Eventually they didnt allow any visitors or anybody out of the country including the merchants. They even had a dutch ship come once a month to fill them in on worldly events.
