Exploration: The act of traveling to unfamiliar areas in order to learn about them and make new discoveries.
Indigenous Peoples: Native or original inhabitants of a particular region before colonization by outside groups. Explorers often encountered indigenous peoples during their voyages.
Age of Discovery: Also known as the Age of Exploration, it refers to the period from the 15th to the 17th centuries when European explorers made significant advancements in geographical knowledge and established connections with distant lands.