is for Asia

Many explorers were trying to get to Asia faster due to high demand products there.

is for Bartholomue

Bartholomew was a portuguese sailor. He was the leader of trip to go around the tip of Africa.

is for Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was a explorer that was trying to find a faster way to get to Asia, but accidentally found America instead

is for Discovery

Discovery is the motive for most explorers. They wanted to discover new land so they can likely have more power.

is for Euprope

Europe is the main resource of most explorers. Many European countries funded big exploration trips so they can gain power.

is for Fernindand of Aragon

Fernindand was the king of Aragon, a Spanish country. He funded many expeditions, including Columbuses expedition to find Asia.

is for Glory

Glory is the motive behind most Royalty. They funded the best explorers so they can find land and gain power.

is for Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson was a Dutch funded explorer he discovered the Hudson River, but failed at finding the Northwestern Passage.

is for Import

Many countries in Europe sent out massive trading ships to gain asian goods.

is for Jacques Cartier

French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river in Canada

is for King Charles

King Charels was a spanish king who funded many voyages in search for more land.

is for Longitude and Latittude

A Linear system sailors used to navigate voyages through the ocean to other countries.

is for Magellan

A Spanish/ Portugeese explorer that discovered the channel that connects the pacific and atlantic. Magellan died in battle when he tried to intimidate natives.

is for Northwest passage

The passage way between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Many explorers were in search of this because it would save a ton of money and time.

is for Oceans

The main passage way for explorers during this era, and vital to all trading and explorations.

is for Profit

The goal of most trade was to make profit, which was easy if Eurpeans traded with Asians because there products were rare in the other country.