Explorers and Conquerors

1. Christopher Columbus

1.1. Convinced Spain to let him explore

1.2. Spain agreed, wanting to gain wealth

1.3. Sailed in 1492 aboard Santa Maria

1.4. Tried to reach Asia

1.5. Accidentally found Caribbean Islands

1.6. He died believing he found Asia

2. Ferdinand Magellan

2.1. Wanted to find Pacific Ocean

2.2. Sailed from Portugal to South America

2.3. Found passage in South America

2.4. Continued on instead of going back

2.5. Reached Philippines- Magellan dies

2.6. Crew gets home- 1st to circumnavigate

3. Prince Henry

3.1. Sponsored exploration for Portugal

3.2. Discovered Madeira and Azores Islands

3.3. Encouraged exploration of Africa

3.4. Believed Muslim riches could be found

3.5. Practiced the Christian faith

3.6. Reached Asia by going around Africa

4. Vasco da Gama

4.1. Built on Henry's accomplishments

4.2. Found India and a trading port

4.3. Brought spices back to Portugal

4.4. He makes big profit

4.5. Establishes outpost in India

4.6. Leads to Portugal's trading empire