Question

How did advancements in maritime technology contribute to European exploration during the Age of Discovery (1400s-1500s)?(2 points)
Responses

Development of advanced cartography techniques
Development of advanced cartography techniques

Invention of the printing press
Invention of the printing press

Introduction of the steam engine
Introduction of the steam engine

Proliferation of the telegraph

Answer 1

- Development of advanced cartography techniques — improved maps and navigational charts made long-distance sea voyages safer and more accurate.
- Invention of the printing press — allowed rapid spread of maps, sailing directions, and navigational knowledge across Europe.