Which technological development spurred European exploration in the 15th century?

Question

Option A
Advancements in shipbuilding and navigation instruments

Option B
The invention of gunpowder

Option C
The development of the steam engine

Option D
Invention of the telegraph

Answer 1

Option A: Advancements in shipbuilding and navigation instruments.

In the 15th century, improvements in ship design (such as the caravel), navigational tools (like the compass and astrolabe), and cartography played a crucial role in enabling European exploration.