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

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

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.

The decrease in support for the Catholic Church

Answer 1

The significant impact of the Age of Exploration on the global stage was:

1. An increase in competition between the European powers. This period saw European nations such as Spain, Portugal, France, and England competing fiercely for territories, trade routes, and resources, leading to conflicts and rivalry that shaped international relations.

2. The reinforcement of feudalism as European monarchs consolidated power through colonial expansion. As monarchs gained wealth and resources from their colonies, they were able to further consolidate their power and reinforce feudal structures at home, although eventually this would evolve into different forms of governance and economic systems.