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The caravel, a small highly mobile ship, was the main vessel used in sea exploration. It was hardy, very seaworthy and had a number of different sails making it highly manueverable

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Explain how did technologically improvements in the 1400's made exploration possible?

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What were important results of European exploration in the 1400 and 1500?

interest fame money religion technology!


In the late 1400s and early 1500s the primary motivation for the European voyages of exploration was because of what factors?

In the late 1400's and early 1500's, the primary motivation for the European voyages of exploration was


Which two countries dominate exploration in the late 1400 and early 1500?

In the late 1400s and early 1500s, Spain and Portugal dominated global exploration. Spain, under monarchs like Ferdinand and Isabella, sponsored expeditions led by figures such as Christopher Columbus, while Portugal, driven by Prince Henry the Navigator's vision, focused on exploring the African coast and reaching India by sea. Their maritime advancements and quest for new trade routes significantly expanded European knowledge of the world. This period marked the beginning of extensive overseas empires and colonialism.


What were the new lands discovered from 1400 to 1750?

From 1400 to 1750, significant new lands were discovered, notably the Americas, following Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492. This period also saw the exploration of parts of the Pacific, including islands like Hawaii and New Zealand, by explorers such as James Cook. Additionally, the coasts of Australia were charted, and various territories in Africa and Asia were explored and claimed by European powers. These discoveries drastically reshaped global trade, colonization, and cultural exchanges.

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A lighter and faster sailing ship first built around 1400?

Caravel


What are some inventions between 1400-1600?

Printing press Caravel Anemometer Screwdriver


How did travel by sea change in the 1400 and?

In the 1400s, travel by sea underwent significant changes due to advancements in navigation, shipbuilding, and exploration. The introduction of the caravel, a small, agile ship, allowed for longer voyages and the ability to sail against the wind. Improved navigational tools, such as the astrolabe and magnetic compass, enhanced maritime exploration, enabling European powers to embark on overseas expeditions. This era marked the beginning of global trade and the Age of Discovery, fundamentally altering economic and cultural exchanges between continents.


What kind of changes in science and economics made European exploration possible?

Advances in technology made these voyages possible. A new kind of ship, the caravel, was stronger built than earlier ships. That is what made the Europeans able to begin exploring foreign lands in the 1400's.


When did the age of the exploration start?

late 1400's.


Why were European so interested in exploration in the 1400?

To spread Christianity


When was the caravel invented?

The caravel was made smaller and with a shallow keel to take advantage of the wind. Like other ships of the time, it was made of wood.


When was midieval times?

410 AD with the fall of Rome to 1400 with the start of exploration.


What time period did The Middle Ages end in?

The 1400's with the age of exploration.


Who provided leadership for portuguese exploration in the 1400?

Prince Henry the Navigator is the one.


Explain how did technologically improvements in the 1400's made exploration possible?

chicken and alfredo sauce


What were two important results of European exploration in the 1400's and thee 1500's?

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