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Age of Exploration

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Age of Exploration

A period from the 15th century to the early 17th century when Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world; also known as the Age of Discovery and the Great Navigations.

Portugal

A republic in southwest Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, W of Spain. (Including the Azores and the Madeira Islands) 9,867,654; 35,414 sq. mi. (91,720 sq. km). Capital: Lisbon.

Spain

A kingdom in southwest Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 39,244,195; 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.

maritime

Connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.

colonialism

The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.

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Columbian Exchange

a widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, human populations (including slaves), communicable disease and ideas between the Eastern and Western hemispheres (Old World and New World).

Old World

Europe, Asia, and Africa.

New World

Western Hemisphere.

Prince Henry the Navigator

An infante of the Kingdom of Portugal and an important figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire; responsible for increased Portuguese exploration and maritime trade.

Bartolomeu Dias

A Portuguese and explorer; first to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488.

Christopher Columbus

Italian navigator in Spanish service: traditionally considered the discoverer of America 1492.

Vasco de Gama

A Portuguese explorer; the commander of the first ships to sail directly from Europe to India.

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese navigator: discoverer of the Straits of Magellan 1520 and the Philippines 1521.

conquistadors

Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.