Question

1) Name of few navigators who threw light on their discovery in the 15th 16th century?
2) Discuss the real motivating factors behind the voyage's to discovery?

Answer 1

The navigators who threw light on the discovery during the 15th and 16th century are mentioned below

• Christopher Columbus

: He said that the compass always shows the truth.

• Magellan

: He discovered Strait of Magellan.

• Vasco da Gama

: He discovered the sea route to India.

• The real motivating factor behind the voyage's to discovery was economic.

• Europeans were searching for sea routes which would help them to engage their work in Asia.