Geographical Discoveries: The Journey of Discovering the World
What Are the Geographical Discoveries?
Geographical discoveries are long voyages undertaken by people to explore unknown seas continents and islands. Particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries European sailors set out across the oceans in search of new lands.
Why Did These Discoveries Begin?
Some of the reasons that motivated people to undertake these expeditions include gaining access to valuable goods such as spices and silk finding gold and silver curiosity about the world and the increasing insecurity of traditional trade routes.
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Who Embarked on the Discoveries? Famous Explorers
Mariners such as Christopher Columbus Vasco da Gama Magellan James Cook and Bartolomeu Dias played key roles in these discoveries.
Where Were Places Discovered?
The continent of America the coasts of Africa routes to India and the Far East were explored. The vastness of the oceans became known.
What Were the Consequences of the Discoveries?
New maps were created colonies were established new foods were introduced science advanced and some indigenous populations suffered harm.
Geographical Discoveries and the Atmosphere
Exploring sailors studied winds and ocean currents. As a result climatology cartography and navigation improved.
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Time Travel: How Was the World Understood in the Past?
People believed the Earth was flat. America was unknown. The discoveries revealed that the Earth is round.
