Trade Routes: Trade routes are established paths or roads used for transporting goods between different regions or countries. Explorers sought new trade routes to access valuable resources and establish economic dominance.
Expedition: An expedition refers to an organized journey or voyage for a specific purpose such as exploration, scientific research, or conquest. Many explorers during the Age of Discovery were part of expeditions sponsored by monarchs or trading companies.
Navigation: Navigation is the process of planning and controlling the movement of a vessel (ship) from one place to another. Skilled navigators were crucial during exploratory journeys as they used various tools like compasses and astrolabes to determine direction and position at sea.