FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH EXPLORERS
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Question
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Which of the following was NOT a reason why Europeans started to navigate the ocean waters.
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The building of the caravel with sails that would be able to go with and against the wind.
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Cartographers were able to make better maps of the ocean waters
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The inventions of the compass and astrolabe allowed sailors to sail at night using the stars.
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The invention of a weapon that was used against the different monsters and creatures that were in the ocean waters.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Historians generally recognize three motives for European exploration and colonization in the New World: God, gold, and glory.
Detailed explanation-2: -Along with the idea of looking for new trade routes, they also hoped to find new sources of gold, silver, and other valuables. Additionally, Europeans saw exploration as a way to bring Christianity to other cultures that lived in other lands.
Detailed explanation-3: -European merchants wanted to gain direct access to the riches of Asia. Some voyagers still wanted to crusade against the Muslims. Others were inspired by the Renaissance spirit to learn about distant lands.
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