Causes Of The Age Of Exploration

Question 1

How did the influence of the Renaissance cause the Age of Exploration?

Answer 1

• Renaissance lead to a new way of thinking. To push the bounderies was key.
• This inspired explorers to discover new places.

Question 2

How did the spreading of Christianity cause the Age of Exploration?

Answer 2

The Pope influenced Christians to defeat the Muslims in the Middle East by converting them.

Question 3

How did the desire for Empire cause the Age of Exploration?

Answer 3

A lot of European leaders wanted to have the title and fame that would come with being the first to discover another land and conquering it, so they sponsored voyages.

Question 4

How did the fall of Constantinople cause the Age of Exploration?

Answer 4

The Great Silk route was cut off in 1453 when Constantinople was conquered by the Turks, forcing people to find different routes.