2.1 | European Motivations for Exploration

What motivated European exploration in the late 1400s according to the 'Three G’s'?

Gold, Glory, and God.

What does 'Gold' represent in the context of European exploration?

The desire for wealth from gold, silver, and new trade routes.

What does 'Glory' signify in the motivations of explorers during the 1400s?

The fame that exploration brought to countries and explorers.

What was the significance of 'God' in the motivations for European exploration?

The intention to spread Christianity, especially by Catholics from Spain and Portugal.

How did the Renaissance influence European exploration?

It encouraged curiosity, innovation, and learning.

What invention helped spread new ideas during the Renaissance?

The printing press.

What navigational inventions made exploration easier during the Renaissance?

The compass and astrolabe.

What economic theory did European nations adopt that related to exploration?

Mercantilism.

What did European nations believe regarding wealth and power?

That wealth equates to power, leading them to seek more colonies for resources.

Why did European countries seek new trade routes after the Ottoman Empire took over Constantinople?

To access Asia for spices and luxury goods.

What overarching goals drove European exploration by the 1400s?

Wealth, power, and religious expansion.