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Europeans Explore the East

Follow the quest of European explorers seeking fame, fortune, and the spread of Christianity in distant lands. Learn about key figures like Bartolomeu Dias, Prince Henry, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, and Ferdinand Magellan. Discover the impact of their voyages on world history.

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Europeans Explore the East

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  1. Europeans Explore the East

  2. “For God, Glory, and Gold” • European rulers sought fame, fortune, and the opportunity to Christianize foreign lands. • What are some European countries?

  3. Bartolomeu Dias • An early Portuguese explorer. • “To serve God and His Majesty, to give light to those who were in darkness and to grow rich as all men desire to do.”

  4. Prince Henry • The most enthusiastic supporter of Portugal’s explorations. • Henry the Navigator

  5. Vasco da Gama • Explored the East African coast • Gave Portugal a direct sea route to India

  6. Christopher Columbus • Italian sea captain • Funded by Spain • Led the way for settlement/colonization in the Americas

  7. Ferdinand Magellan • Led a Spanish expedition to the Philippines • Led to Spanish settlement of the islands

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