The document discusses Portuguese exploration and war between 1415-1762. It notes that Henry the Navigator led the conquest of Ceuta in 1415, marking the beginning of the Portuguese Empire. Portuguese explorers explored the coast of Africa throughout the 15th century, crossing the Cape of Good Hope in 1488 and establishing colonies in Brazil in 1500. Portugal ruled Goa on the east coast of India from 1510-1580. The Portuguese fought the Ottoman Empire for control of trade routes. Portugal was ruled by Spain from 1580-1640, until gaining independence after the Thirty Years War.

1. The Portuguese (Exploration and War) Shane Tremblay

5. PORTUGUESE TRAVELS AND TRADE ROUTES

6. Weapons and Ships Painting by Nuno Gonçalves in 1445 that helps show the types of weapons used by the Portuguese at this time.

7. Weapons and Ships