Exploration and Discovery: The Age of Exploration and its Impact
In the 15th century (1400s), Europeans had a limited understanding of the world. They knew about Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, China, Japan, and India. However, they were unaware of the existence of continents like America, Africa, and Oceania.
During the 1400s, wealthy Europeans enjoyed luxury goods from Asia, including spices like pepper, cloves, and cinnamon, silks, and jewels. However, trade routes to Asia became increasingly difficult due to heavy taxes imposed by Muslim rulers.
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Exploration and Discovery in the 15th Century
Known and Unknown Territories
In the 15th century (1400s), Europeans were familiar with Europe and the territories surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, China, Japan, and India. However, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania remained largely unknown.
The Desire for Luxury Goods
Wealthy Europeans enjoyed luxury goods from Asia, such as spices (pepper, cloves, cinnamon), silks, and jewels. However, Muslim rulers along the trade routes imposed heavy taxes,
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