Which was a major cause of the birth of the Age of Exploration in Europe in the 15th century?

the decline of nationalism in European countries

the desire for knowledge about the non-European world

diplomatic exchanges with civilizations of the Americas

desires to meet savages from distant lands and learn about their culture

Question

Which was a major cause of the birth of the Age of Exploration in Europe in the 15th century?

 the decline of nationalism in European countries

 the desire for knowledge about the non-European world

 diplomatic exchanges with civilizations of the Americas

 desires to meet savages from distant lands and learn about their culture

rose21 · Answer

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