Discovery of New Lands
The spirit of inquiry during the Renaissance encouraged explorers to discover new lands and sea routes.
The main motives were God, Glory, and Gold, with economic gain being the most important.
Europeans wanted direct trade routes to Asia to avoid passing through Arab territories.
Famous explorers included:
Vasco da Gama – discovered the sea route to India.
Christopher Columbus – discovered America.
Ferdinand Magellan – led the first expedition around the world.
Bartholomew Diaz – discovered the Cape of Good Hope.
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