What developments led to an increase in European exploration?

Answer 1

the European led voyages is seen that helped to charter the entire world. in order to undertake these long, expensive voyages wealthy private investors as wall as entire governments financed them.

Answer 2

because the trade routes from Asia to Europe closed.

But why?

There was a series of religious wars between the Muslims and the Christians called the Crusades. The Muslims controlled the land in between and would not allow goods to pass through them. This lead to the age of exploration.

Answer 3

the European led voyages is seen that helped to charter the entire world. in order to undertake these long, expensive voyages wealthy private investors as wall as entire governments financed them.

Answer 4

The caravel, the urge of Portugal and Spain to acquire the riches and trade of the Americas and Asia, and the Pope's division of the world into two exploitation zones to avoid conflict and overlap between the two countries. Britain and France followed suit to get their share.

Answer 5

The use of compasses, charts and sextants. 1400 - 1500

Answer 6

Improved seafaring technologies

Answer 7

The promise of trade with Asia