Christopher Columbus 's Voyage Preparations And His Religious Beliefs

People living the the 15th century had multiple reasons for venturing beyond its confinement of land. Scientific curiosity of the world played a major part in the advancement of naval travel, but it was not the main cause of exploration in these times. The Age of Exploration was sparked by Europeans wanting to find sea routes to East Asia, which they called the Indies. Merchants and crusaders were bringing goods to Europe from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. These trade routes were controlled by the Muslims and the Italians. However, flaws

During the 1490 's and 1500 's, exploration became important among Europeans, specifically the sailing to the New World. Due to the growing influx of trade networks between Europe and Asia, the idea of new goods such as spices, livestock and other resources from the New World became a large priority for trading companies. Spain and Portugal became the leaders in exploration of the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries. History has records of several explorers from Spain and Portugal who have successfully conquered and collected new resources, riches and other goods from the New World, all for the growth and goodness of their country. One

European nations in the 15th century began exploring new lands with three motives: religion, wealth, and glory. It was made possible by advances in naval fleet building and navigation, first pioneered by the Portuguese. Europeans began to be involved in extensive exploration, coming in contact with Africa, Americas and their prime target Asia. The main targets of the pioneering Portugese and Spanish was to find and alternate trade route for the Indies trade and also promote Christianity to the new lands. As the century unfolded, the search for newer territories to colonize and shortern routes to the exotic land of spices and silk became the initial driving force for the intensive early exploration by the Europeans .

The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration brought on new ideas, technology, and tools that allowed the Europeans to travel across sea. The Europeans traveled to Africa in search of grains, spices, ivory, gold and slaves. Upon further exploration they found China. In China they found what they were searching for, they found silk cloth, spices and goods. The Europeans wanted to gain power by expanding their empire and search for gold. New technology, firepower, greed, and curiosity drove the Europeans to explore western

The time period Europeans started to develop officially began in the 15th century and lasted through the 16th century. This period of time symbolizes the time of exploration when Europeans started to explore around the world by land in search of new trading routes, wealth, and knowledge. Many nations were in search of goods, however, the spark for exploration was the curiosity of the new routes for spice and silk exchanges. The impact of the Europeans development would affect the society permanently in the future. Therefore, religion was not the most important factor leading Europe to explore in the 15th and 16th centuries. Instead economics was the most important reason followed by religion and technological advances.

The age of exploration was driven by many causes. One of the biggest reasons being the desire to find a new route to Asia. The yearn for riches and spices was high and both could be found in the heart of Asia.

The Age of Exploration took place in the 15th century all the way to the 16th century. During this time period European explorers travelled all over the world searching for new trade routes and land. All these explorers had different motivations to go on voyages, and although religion was one of the motives of exploration, it wasn’t the main one. Economics and technology also played vital roles in European exploration.

Then this sparked the Age of Discovery that eventually lead to the Age of Exploration. In the “Modern World History” book, McDougal Littell states, “The desire for new sources of wealth was the main reason for European exploration. Through overseas exploration, merchants and traders hoped ultimately to benefit from what had become a profitable business in Europe” (History Book). Beyond the possibility of discovery, there was also a phenomenal advancement in technology which helped many explorers. After Columbus and his discoveries, many other Europeans voyaged out to discover new possibilities, which eventually could change beliefs to

I had been chosen to join Christopher Columbus' crew as he sets out for the New World. My thought for this potentially hazardous mission is, "I can't wait until we go." Christopher Columbus had a lot of guts to go out and discover new places that people scared to take that dangerous trip. I heard the trip to the New World would be dangerous and hard but I believe we can make it to the New World with God's help. I am so excited to set sail with a great explorer that loves going on adventures. I hope to gain a lot of knowledge about the sea and geography from this wonderful experience I am going on. The skill I posses that is essential to our success and survival is cooking because I can make food for us so we don't go hungry while we are out at sea on our trip to the New World.

One of the most popular reasons Europeans came to the Americas was during their search for new trade routes. Europeans desired spices and other items from India and China, but the only way to reach them was through Muslim territory in the Mediterranean. Explorers at first tried sailing around Africa, but the trip was long and treacherous. Eventually, Spain set out to travel east across the world in order to reach Asia. They sent Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean, but instead of reaching Asia, he landed in the Caribbean. The explorers did not reach their intended target of the spice trade, but rather landed on a previously undiscovered world between the two continents.

Contrary to popular belief, life in the North and South Americas was quite eventful before Columbus. Life was most likely better because they were not plagued with new diseases, forced to give up their things or knowledge to intruders, and able to live somewhat peacefully. Hundreds of tribes existed in North America and about 400 languages were spoken at the time as well. I knew the continent was occupied but never knew it was such a large number of different native American tribes. The number of languages spoken is not as astounding once you know how many tribes existed. I wonder how different tribes communicated with one another. Maybe their languages were similar enough that communication was possible. North American tribes, just as the

The role of religion in Christopher Columbus played a very important role in his belief of a divine order and the discovery of the new worlds. This can be identified in his letter to Louis de Santangel regarding his first voyage. The very first line of his letter Columbus states, “As I know that you will be pleased at the great victory with which Our Lord and savior has crowned my voyage.” Then as his letter progresses it describes the many discovers including land, animals, plants and the natives who he says,” They do not hold any creed nor are they idolaters: but they all believe that power and good are in the heavens and they are firmly convinced that I, with these ships and men came from the heavens.” With his religious belief that a

The European economic motivation was the main cause of European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. New trade, and the search for gold and spices were the three main motives behind Europe’s thirst for exploration and discovery. Trade with Asia and Africa was shrinking, Europe’s gold supply was drained, and spices were growing in demand, forcing Europe to send explorers in search of new resources and trade.

     The Age of Exploration was a time of struggle and wealth for many European countries. The pursuit of a trade route to the Far East led many countries across the ocean, looking for the great spice cities that were rumored by Marco Polo. These countries knew that whoever found the shortest or best route would become rich, very quickly. Explorers from many European countries embarked on journeys that not even they had any clue where they were going. This search for the Far East led to many discoveries that would otherwise have never been found.

While a large number of casualties would have been inevitable, the extent of the death which the Spanish wrought onto the Western hemisphere could not have been accidental,