Port of Lisbon
Definition
The Port of Lisbon is a seaport in Portugal's capital city. During the Age of Discovery (15th-17th centuries), it was a major hub for Portuguese explorers setting sail to discover new lands.
Analogy
Think of the Port of Lisbon as an airport today. Just like how we catch flights to different parts of the world from an airport, explorers during the Age of Discovery would set sail from this port to explore unknown parts of the world.
Related terms
Age Of Discovery/Exploration: As mentioned earlier, this was a period in history starting in late 15th century when European explorers set sail seeking new trade routes leading them discovering new continents.
Vasco da Gama: A Portuguese explorer who was first European to reach India by sea linking Europe and Asia via Atlantic and Indian oceans - a route which would prove profitable introducing spices into Europe directly bypassing middlemen traders.
Treaty Of Tordesillas: An agreement between Spain and Portugal aimed at settling conflicts over newly discovered lands by Christopher Columbus.
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