Europeans were making technological advances in the early 16th century; new found Portuguese expertise in navigation, shipbuilding and weaponry allowed them to make daring expeditions of exploration and expansion.
Bangsa Eropa sedang memajukan teknologi di awal abad ke-16; keahlian baru bangsa Portugis dalam navigasi, pembuatan kapal, dan persenjataan memungkinkan mereka berani mengadakan ekspedisi penjelajahan dan ekspansi.