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Exploration Flashcards

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Three reasons for exploration?

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Gold: Mining, trade
God: Spread Christianity/Missionaries
Glory: Claim land for countries

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Four technological advancements for voyage

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Caravel (Stronger ships)
Triangle sails
Astrolabe (nav. via stars)
Compass
(all come from Renaissance)

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Father of Exploration

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Prince Henry of Portugal
First one to begin exploring

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