Age of Exploration: Portuguese Explorers

1. Henry the Navigator

1.1. Sponsored voyages down the coast of Africa

1.1.1. Caught in violent storm

1.1.2. Cape of Storms, Cape of Good Hope

1.1.3. Wanted to sail to Asia, shortage of food

2. Bartholomew Diaz

2.1. Rounded the tip of Africa

2.1.1. Wanted to spread Christianity

2.1.2. School for explorers in Sagres

2.1.3. Trade links with African rulers

3. Vasco Da Gama

3.1. Discovered sea route to the east

3.1.1. Out of sight of land for three months

3.1.2. African ruler helped him to India

3.1.3. Brought back many spices

4. Impact of Portuguese Voyages

4.1. Discovered sea route to India

4.2. Knowledge of African coast

4.3. Trade links with African rulers

4.4. Large empire in Asia

4.5. Broke Muslim control of spice trade

4.5.1. Reduced the price of spices in Europe