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Several historical events and developments spurred Europeans to explore beyond their borders, including the Renaissance, which fostered curiosity and advancements in navigation and shipbuilding. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 redirected trade routes and heightened competition for access to Asian goods. Additionally, the desire for wealth, particularly in spices and precious metals, fueled exploration, alongside the quest for new territories for empire-building and the spread of Christianity. These factors combined to create a fervent age of exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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