Question

What was a significant impact of the Age of Exploration on the global stage?(2 points)
Responses

A decline in maritime technology and navigation skills due to increased reliance on established trade routes.
A decline in maritime technology and navigation skills due to increased reliance on established trade routes.

The reinforcement of feudalism as European monarchs consolidated power through colonial expansion.
The reinforcement of feudalism as European monarchs consolidated power through colonial expansion.

An increase in competition between the European powers.
An increase in competition between the European powers.

The decrease in support for the Catholic Church
The decrease in support for the Catholic Church

Answer 1

An increase in competition between the European powers.

Explanation: Exploration opened new trade routes, colonies, and sources of wealth, which led European nations to compete fiercely for territory, resources, and maritime dominance.