Global Exploration

Definition

Global exploration refers to the extensive voyages undertaken by European explorers during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. These expeditions aimed to discover new lands, establish trade routes, and expand political influence beyond Europe.

Related terms

Ferdinand Magellan: Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first successful circumnavigation of the globe from 1519 to 1522.

Christopher Columbus: Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening up widespread European exploration and colonization of America.

Vasco da Gama: Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who led the first maritime expedition from Europe to India, establishing direct sea trade with Asia in 1498.