The storm.
to trade and claim land
to trade and claim land
The changing conditions were that: There was a big storm so they could not cross the ocean to get to the unknown lands in the 1400s
to trade and claim land
Europeans were motivated to explore the oceans for reasons such as seeking new trade routes, spreading Christianity, acquiring wealth and power, and expanding their empires.
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.
In the 1400s, the Chinese viewed Europeans, particularly the Portuguese and Spanish, with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. While they recognized the Europeans as traders and navigators who brought new goods and knowledge, the Chinese also considered themselves culturally and technologically superior. The Ming Dynasty's focus on internal stability and self-sufficiency led to a general indifference towards European interests, as China prioritized its own imperial identity and worldview over foreign influence.
Indulgences led reformers to speak.
Initially Europeans explored the Americas in search of gold, silver and precious stones.
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What factors led the Europeans to begin to begin their voyages of exploration?