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Why did Europeans begin to explore other lands during the Renaissance?
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∙ 12y ago
The Renaissance era played a role in launching the age of exploration. People of this era began to question, think, and attempt to prove observations rather than just accept.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe answer is they were searching for trade wealth
Trade routes were cut off between Europe and Asia throughout the 15th century. European countries therefore had to find alternative trade routes, and the overland ones were blocked off by the Ottomans in the Middle East, and Muslim kingdoms in Africa.
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∙ 12y agoduring the renaissance, since it was a time of increased interest in art in learning, people invented more adequate things for exploration such as maps and navigation tools. This way, explorers would have a much better time using these tools rather than the inadequate tools they would have before.
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∙ 16y agoThe Renaissance was a time of great change in European history. It might help to know a little bit about the Dark Ages to understand why the Renaissance was so revolutional. During the Dark Ages, churches had a lot of influence on everyday thought and the way people lived. Most people couldn't read, scientific research was discouraged. Exploration was considered something to be feared. In some areas of Europe, they realy believed that 'evil things' lurked in those unknown places! By the time of the Renaissance, the church didn't have such a strong influence on peoples everyday lives. People began to think differently. There was a lot of scientific research going on at this time. They had the developement of Nationalism, which to my understanding is kinda' like the developement of a unified country. Commercialism began to develope. Trading starting increasing among the European countries and as far as India. They began looking for shorter routes to India when they found the America's. I think it was probably the scientific advancements and increased trade going on during the Renaissance that led to the discovery of the Americas. This is something I found out recently! Chocolate was discovered here. Spain kept it a secret for a long time. They wouldn't tell any of the other countries where they got it from. I also read that pirates took a Spanish ship expecting to find lots of gold. All they found was dark brown powder. They had no idea of the value of what they had stolen! I think they threw it all over board.
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∙ 15y agowhat role did the renaissance play in lauching an age of exploration
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∙ 13y agoThe renaissance encouraged a spirit of adventure and curiosity.
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Where did the development of music during the Renaissance begin?
Italy
Why did Europeans begin to explore the Americas?
The discovery of America led to a demand of new kind of political and economic organization. Europeans were forced to explore and settle in new lands due to the, economical, political and religious turmoil that was occurring in the 16th and 17th century.
How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the start of the enlightenment?
It led Europeans to begin questioning traditional authorities
Why did europeans begin growing potatoes after sailors brought it from America?
Why Europeans begin growing potatoes after sailors brought it from America? I do not know how this potatoes grow in America
What century did the vikings begin to explore in?
8th century.
Why did the europeans begin to explore the western hemisphere?
Organization, Europeans needed to find places to live beside Europe.
Why did Europeans begin to explore new sea routes to Asia?
To find a route to Asia.
On what euopean country did the Reraissance begin?
The Renaissance first began in Italy. Italy is one of the Europeans countries. Renaissance began in Northern Italy and spread from there to other places.
Where did the development of music during the Renaissance begin?
Italy
When did renaissance art begin?
Renaissance art began during the Renaissance period. The Renaissance art period began in 1150 and lasted until about 1600.
Why did Europeans begin to explore the Americas?
The discovery of America led to a demand of new kind of political and economic organization. Europeans were forced to explore and settle in new lands due to the, economical, political and religious turmoil that was occurring in the 16th and 17th century.
When and where did the Harlem renaissance begin?
in 1919 and ended during world war 1
During which year did europeans begin to search for a northwest passage?
in the 16th century (1500-1600)
What factors led the Europeans to begin their voyages of?
What factors led the Europeans to begin to begin their voyages of exploration?
Why did the europeAns begin to explore overseas and what technological changes madE it possible?
the ships and the nevigational instrument astrolabe it uses the postion of the sun to determine direction latitude and local time
Why did the europeans begin to explore the world in the 1400 and 1500s?
Because they thought there would be more foods to eat and a nice shelter to live.if you guys need more helpncall 6462552423
What factors motivated Europeans to begin exploring other continents?
Europeans were motivated to explore other continents by their competition with Spain(Spain had recently found much wealth in gold and silver), the chance to spread the Christian faith, and to expand their nation as a whole.
