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Europe Pre-1450
01 Q and A for Europe before 1450
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was it difficult for Europeans to import goods from other parts of the world? | They were blocked by Muslim empires. |
| Instead of importing expensive goods, what was the alternative for the Europeans? | They decided to find another route to Asia via the sea. |
| How was voyaging by sea improved? | Triangular sails were invented and implemented by the Europeans, making sailing faster and easier. |
| What sea navigation tools were used by the Europeans? | Magnetic compasses and astrolabes were used to navigate the sea. |
| What was considered the biggest motivation for the Europeans for exploration? Goods were also another factor, what could they be? | Desire for wealth, while looking out for goods like spices, silk, porcelain, and gold. |
| How was religion another aspect of exploration for the Europeans? | Rulers and explorers saw a mission from God to spread their beliefs elsewhere. Some for a true spiritual mission, others for power. |
| In exchange for new ideas, plants, animals, and technology, what was the worst part of European colonization? | Disease, violence, and conquest. |