How did advancements in maritime technology contribute to European exploration during the Age of Discovery (1400s-1500s)?(2 points)
Responses
Introduction of the steam engine
Proliferation of the telegraph
Invention of the printing press
Development of advanced cartography techniques
1. The development of advanced cartography techniques allowed explorers to create more accurate maps, which improved navigation and made it easier to plan and execute voyages to new territories. This enabled European explorers to reach distant lands with greater precision and efficiency.
2. The introduction of the steam engine revolutionized transportation by sea, providing faster and more reliable means of travel. Steam-powered ships enabled explorers to cover greater distances in shorter periods of time, facilitating exploration of new territories and expanding European influence around the world.