Exploring the world
Empire building leads to war
100
Buying spices and other goods from Asian merchants who hd traveled across Asia.
What is spice trade?
100
European countries had joined alliances to better protect themselves.
What is European alliances?
200
A spirit of curiosity about the world.
What is The Renaissance Movement?
200
Citizens felt fierce pride in their countries.
What is nationalism?
300
Countries improved their economic strength and influence was to explore new land and find valuable natural resources.
What is desire of new land?
300
Rivaries developed as countries tried to grab colonies.
What is imperialism?
400
Advance in navigational equipment and sailing ships made long voyages possible.
What is new equipment?
400
Countries had built strong armies and navies to defend their own countries and their colonies.
What is militarism?
500
A Portuguese prince and naval commander
Who is Prince Henry the Navigator?
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