what was their main focus for building an empire?
profit/money
What was Spain's Main focus for their empire?
Military and power
Which empire created the compass?
China.
At which continent did Portugal settle and grow from?
Europe
Is the Spanish empire bigger than the Portuguese empire?
What inventions did the Portuguese use from other colonies.
The compass, lateen sails, and caravels, and Arabic tables
How did prince Henry impact the expansion of Portugal?
Explored vast lands through sailing and inspired others to explore the world.
Which continent did Spain conquer the most?
South America.
if night is overcast when sailors are sailing, which invention did they use.
south pointing needle/compass
Which empire did the Portuguese not want to trade with and why?
Muslims, because they have a different religion and the Portuguese favored Christianity.
Which areas did the Spanish conquer in Asia?
Nowhere.
What are the names of the two colonies the Portuguese took over in Brazil?
Rio De Janeiro and Salvador de Bahia.
How did the Spanish tbtain as much wealth as possible.
Exploiting native labor.