Yes they did because Marco polo went on his journey and it inspired them to go out into the world.
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Most Europeans in the 1400s had a terrible sense of geography. They believed that the earth was flat and that you could fall off the edge if you went too far.
In the late 1400s, most Europeans knew little if anything about the Americas. Columbus made his first voyage in 1492 and even his later voyages resulted in little real knowledge about either North or South America.
In the late 1400s, most Europeans knew little if anything about the Americas. Columbus made his first voyage in 1492 and even his later voyages resulted in little real knowledge about either North or South America.
Traveled over land to the Sahel for oil Avoided the African interior.
Sea travel by Europeans was limited until the 1400s due to several factors, including navigational challenges, lack of advanced maritime technology, and fear of the unknown. Most ships were small and ill-equipped for long voyages, while navigational tools like the compass and astrolabe were not widely used until later. Additionally, prevailing beliefs and myths about the dangers of the open sea, along with limited knowledge of distant lands, deterred exploration. It wasn't until advancements in shipbuilding and navigation, coupled with the desire for trade and exploration, that European sea travel expanded significantly.
In the late 1400s, most Europeans knew little if anything about the Americas. Columbus made his first voyage in 1492 and even his later voyages resulted in little real knowledge about either North or South America.
Portugal had the most experience in ocean travel prior to the 1400s, having established bases on the Azores and Madeira islands. These islands served as important waypoints for navigation and resupply during their explorations along the African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean. This strategic positioning allowed Portugal to become a leading maritime power during the Age of Discovery.
My quiz said it was NOT cotton. I think it oil. Ya my homeschooling quiz says it oil. IM homeschooled btw
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