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How did technology help European sailors during the age of exploration?
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The technology in the 1400-1500's made ships better for sailing by the use of rudders, moveable sails, and larger ships. Navigating became better through the use of the astrolabe and better compasses. Mapping also was better.
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Who was the king of France during European age of Exploration 1660?
The king of France during the European age of Exploration was King Louis XIV.
How did Columbus and the sailors' journey end?
Columbus and the sailors' journey ended with exploration of so many new islands. This was during the time when the Spaniards had sour relations with the people of Hispaniola.
What where the navigational tools the sailors could use during the 15th century?
Compass and astrolabe. Along with larger ships and the movable sail it allowed for exploration.
What area did England explore during the European exploration?
north america which was called Asia by christopher columbus :) by hammydany mous
What were the main stimuli to European voyages of exploration during the Age of Discovery?
Gold, claim land, glory, fame and riches of all sorts.
Which was not used by European sailors during the age of the exploration?
viking ship designs.
Was lateen rings used by the european sailors during the age of the exploration?
yes
What was used by the European sailors during the age of exploration?
A number of tools were used, European sailors used instruments called Crosstaffs and Backstaffs they were used to figure out location by using the stars.
What did European sailors not use during the Age of Exploration?
viking ship designs
Who was the king of France during European age of Exploration 1660?
The king of France during the European age of Exploration was King Louis XIV.
What allowed for longer sea voyages during European exploration?
The discovery that fresh fruit (particularly limes) prevented scurvy was important in improving the health of sailors on long distance voyages.
How much rum sailors had in their daily rations during the exploration era?
as much as they wanted
Which people suffered the most during the Era of European Exploration?
The Native Americans suffered the most during the Era of European Exploration. The Native Americans could not withstand the European wars nor their way of life.
Who spread Christianity during European exploration?
prince henry
What is the concept of European mercantilism during the age of exploration?
fu
Which technology developed during the to centuries helped lead to transoceanic exploration and European expansion?
Printing presses is correct in this case.... (Found in another website. people found it useful.)
Which nation was the most successful during the Era of European Exploration?
Spain
