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The Search for Spices

The Search for Spices. Section 14-1 pp. 446-456. Europeans Explore the Seas. Exploration Motivations “God, Glory, and Gold” Riches from trading Asian goods Desire to crusade against the Muslims Inquiry to lands of Asia Improved Technology Cartographers made accurate maps

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The Search for Spices

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  1. The Search for Spices Section 14-1 pp. 446-456

  2. Europeans Explore the Seas • Exploration Motivations • “God, Glory, and Gold” • Riches from trading Asian goods • Desire to crusade against the Muslims • Inquiry to lands of Asia • Improved Technology • Cartographers made accurate maps • Astrolabe used for navigation at sea • Caravel: Combined square and triangular sail

  3. Portugal Sails Eastward • Portuguese Exploration • Led by Henry the Navigator • Found gold in Africa • Gained control of Arab spice trade • Line of Demarcation • Divided world between Spain (West) and Portugal (East)

  4. Line of Demarcation

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