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Gold and gold mines were extremely important discoveries in the New World's age of exploration. Add to that silver and silver mines. Rare gems such as rubies and emeralds were also found in the New World. Also, uninhabited lands that could be used for crop growing cannot be ignored as important as well.
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What took place between 1450 and 1770?
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The period in the 1500s when Europeans started searching for land they did not know is called what?
It is sometimes called the 'Age of Discovery'.
How did the age of discovery affect Africa?
The Age of Discovery, also known as the Age of Exploration, was a period in history starting in the 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century during which Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world, establishing direct contacts with Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania and mapping the planet. Historians often refer to the 'Age of Discovery'[1] as the pioneer Portuguese and Spanish long-distance maritime travels in search of alternative trade routes to "the Indies", moved by the trade of gold, silver and spices.
Which civilization was the most powerful in the new world at the beginning of the age of exploration?
Aztecs
When did the age of exploration take place?
The Great Age of Exploration also known as the age of discovery took place from 1400s to 1500s. Just so you know Spain and Portugal were the main countries to spark off this era.
