Portuguese Maritime Empire
Cayden W, Hayden A, Keira H
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Portuguese trade routes and exploration
Portuguese trade routes and exploration
The astrolabe, one of the tools used for exploration
The astrolabe, one of the tools used for exploration
The caravel, one of the ships they would use
The caravel, one of the ships they would use
Summary:
Summary:
Portugal started exploring in the early 1400s because it wanted to find new ways to reach Asia, get rich from spices and gold, and spread Christianity. Leaders like Prince Henry the Navigator pushed the country to look beyond its borders. They built advanced ships and used tools like the compass to travel farther than ever before.
Portuguese explorers found sea routes around Africa to India and reached many new places, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Brazil. They set up trading posts and focused on controlling ports instead of large areas of land, which worked well for their small population.
The Portuguese Empire became very wealthy by trading spices, gold, ivory, sugar, and slaves. This connected Europe with Africa, Asia, and the Americas in a huge network. While Portugal benefited greatly, its control caused problems for people in the places it ruled, spreading its language and culture, but also bringing conflict, forced labor, and the slave trade.
Comparison to Unit 3 empire - Russian:
Comparison to Unit 3 empire - Russian:
Portugal explored by sea to find trade and riches, setting up ports far from home. Russia grew by conquering land around it, getting bigger and bigger. Portugal used ships to connect Europe with Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Russia ruled over many different peoples on its huge land. Both spread their culture, but also caused harm to the places they controlled.
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