2. What were 3 reasons why Portugal led Europe in 15th century exploration? (Why did they have advantages over their neighbors?) -Portuguese navigators mapped the prevailing winds and currents over the globe. -They learned how to mount heavy cannons on the decks of their ships. -Portuguese captains used the compass and adopted the astrolabe. 3. Europeans and Native Americans misunderstood each other in many ways, how did they misunderstand each other in the roles of each gender in their societies? -European men owned almost all property, Indian women owned most of the movable property.
2. What were 3 reasons why Portugal led Europe in 15th century exploration? (Why did they have advantages over their neighbors?) -Portuguese navigators mapped the prevailing winds and currents over the globe. -They learned how to mount heavy cannons on the decks of their ships. -Portuguese captains used the compass and adopted the astrolabe. 3. Europeans and Native Americans misunderstood each other in many ways, how did they misunderstand each other in the roles of each gender in their societies? -European men owned almost all property, Indian women owned most of the movable property.