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They new how to read the stars in the night and they were aware of the Polar star as well as the signs of the horizon. They new the directions of the winds and how to use them for the benefit of their exploitations.
The first exploration written about was the return of Odysseus from the defeated Troy to his homeland Ithaca/ Ithaki.
During his journey he recalled Jason and his adventures on Argo for the recovery of the Golden Fleece.
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What precious metal did Spanish explorers hope to find in the New World?
GOLD!!!
What country would you find the ancient city of Petra?
The ancient city of Petra, is located in Jordan.
Where did the ancient Greeks get honey?
Honeybees. There is no other way.
Did they find gold in the ground of ancient central America?
they found alot of gold in ancient central America
Where do scholars find ancient writings today?
Most of the ancient writings are found in the middle east, Africa and Asia.
What helped explorers find their way?
By using the north star
Why did explorers search for the northwest passage?
The explorers wanted to search for the Northwest Passage to find a way through North America to Asia.because he wanted too
Who European explorers?
european explorers, the european explorers were explorers from Europe which comes in the word euopean, explores were people who explored and sailed on ships to find either new land or a way to trade
Who were European explorers?
european explorers, the european explorers were explorers from europe which comes in the word euopean, explores were people who explored and sailed on ships to find either new land or a way to trade
Who were the ancient explorers who discovered Newfoundland?
Vikings
What land mass was in the way for the explorers trying to find a sea route to Asia?
The Americas
Who were the first group of European explorers?
Ancient Greeks
How did explorers find their way stars or compassess?
Yes. Both of those. And clocks too.
What does the gateway arch symbol?
It is a symbol of the gateway to the West. St. Louis was a city from where many explorers, settlers, and homesteaders passed on their way to find land.
Why did the explorers create the slave market in the New World?
the explorers used a pre-established program from England that borrowed it from ancient Rome.cheep labor.
Why do explorers use maps?
they use maps to find their way when they are lost
How did ancient civilisations use magnetism to find their way around?
they sat on it.
