Why did Europeans begin to explore the unknown, resulting in the discovery of the New World?
a . to secure better lives for themselves, their countries, and religious groups
b. new ships were equipped to handle sea voyages
c. technology, such as the compass and astrolabe, enabled Europeans to travel long distances
d. all of the above

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Why did Europeans begin to explore the unknown, resulting in the discovery of the New World?
 a . to secure better lives for themselves, their countries, and religious groups
b. new ships were equipped to handle sea voyages
c. technology, such as the compass and astrolabe, enabled Europeans to travel long distances
d. all of the above

anonymous · Answer

D.
Many reasons were apart of their exploration. One was to find new trade routes to the indies for spices. Others included finding gold and new lands for colonization to further grow their empires. But all of this wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for the newly technologically advanced (for that time) ships, and the development of new technology like the compass.