The history that most Europeans have of early Asian exploration is extremely limited. There is strong evidence that they did as much (and possibly more) exploration as Europeans have done over the same period of time. The sea routes though for Europeans would be different then we would expect most Asian groups to have done.
The Europeans. =D
The Age of Exploration began in the early 15th century
The Age of Discovery, also known as the Age of Exploration, was a period in history starting in the 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century during which Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world, establishing direct contacts with Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania and mapping the planet. Historians often refer to the 'Age of Discovery'[1] as the pioneer Portuguese and Spanish long-distance maritime travels in search of alternative trade routes to "the Indies", moved by the trade of gold, silver and spices.
In the late 1400's and early 1500's, the primary motivation for the European voyages of exploration was
Western Plateau Great dividing range
their political and linguistic differences hindered their united opposition to the Europeans
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The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
Some limits on early ocean exploration included limited technology for navigation and mapping, lack of knowledge about winds and currents, fear of falling off the edge of the Earth, and limited resources for long-distance voyages. Additionally, concerns over sea monsters and other mythical creatures also hindered exploration efforts.
The history that most Europeans have of early Asian exploration is extremely limited. There is strong evidence that they did as much (and possibly more) exploration as Europeans have done over the same period of time. The sea routes though for Europeans would be different then we would expect most Asian groups to have done.
Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.
At that early point in the history of colonial Africa most borders were based on geographical features, primarily rivers.
Prince Henry sponsored the expeditions.
Some reasons for early European exploration include seeking wealth through trade, spreading Christianity, expanding empires, and searching for new trade routes to Asia. Additionally, Europeans were driven by a desire for adventure and curiosity about the world beyond their known territories.
the early europeans settled is the east coast
Physical geography and fear of the unknown.