Age of Exploration: The Age of Exploration refers to a period in history (15th-17th centuries) when European explorers sailed across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in search of new trade routes and territories.
Christopher Columbus: Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the sponsorship of various monarchs. His voyages opened up transatlantic exploration and led to increased European presence in the Americas.
Trade Routes: Trade routes are pathways used for transporting goods between different regions or countries. They can be overland (like the Silk Road) or maritime (like Zheng He's voyages) and play a crucial role in facilitating economic exchange between nations.