Exploration refers to the period of time from 1405-1433 when European countries, such as Portugal and Spain, began sending out explorers to discover new lands and establish trade routes.
Related terms
Trade Routes: Trade routes are paths or roads used by traders to transport goods between different regions or countries.
Colonization: Colonization is the process where one country establishes control over another territory, often for economic gain or political power.
Conquistadors: Conquistadors were Spanish explorers and conquerors who sought wealth, power, and land in the Americas during the Age of Exploration.