European Exploration

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15th-century advancements in accuracy from traders and fishermen; discovery of trade winds aiding East-West navigation.

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Maps

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New ships, maps, navies, explorations, and improved tools.

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Technology

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Learned about their world from Muslims.

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Navigation

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A sea battle with cannons, first used by Venetians, with Portuguese escorting trade ships.

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Naval Warfare

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Carvels enabled coastal travel and open sea sailing, crucial due to land route blockages to the Orient.

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Ship Building

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Marco Polo's journey to the Far East, described in a book, highlights a land of gold, silks, and spices.

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European Exploration

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Trade was costly due to multiple agents, prompting new water routes to the Far East.

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Economic

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Sailed in search of the mythical African king Prester John, believed to be a Christian ally against Muslims.

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Religious

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Trips offered adventure and praise, driven by curiosity and glory.

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Social

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Compass, astrolabe, and dead reckoning methods.

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Instruments