Explorers
Definition
Explorers were individuals who embarked on voyages of discovery during the Age of Exploration. They aimed to reach new lands, find new trade routes, and expand their empires.
Analogy
Think of explorers as modern-day adventurers searching for hidden treasure in uncharted territories, like deep-sea divers exploring the depths of the ocean.
Related terms
Trade routes: These were established paths or sea routes used by explorers to connect different regions and facilitate trade between them.
Colonization: It refers to the process of establishing settlements and control over foreign territories by European powers.
Conquistadors: These were Spanish conquerors who explored and conquered vast territories in Latin America during the 16th century.
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