Question

Which century is called the “Age of Geographical Explorations”?
A. 20th Century
B. 18th Century
C. 16th Century
D. 17th Century

Answer 1

Hint: The era is also known as the Age of Discovery. It was a period when Europeans began exploring the world by sea.

Complete Answer:The 16th century is also known as the Age of Exploration. It was during this period that Europeans began to explore the world by sea and they were looking for new trade routes, wealth and knowledge.

The era had huge impacts. Methods of navigation and mapping improved, Europe accrued massive wealth, there was large scale trade of enslaved people.

The biggest reason for the emergence of the age was the desire to find a new route for the spice and silk trade. The desire developed because when the Ottoman Empire took control of Constantinople in 1453, it blocked European access to the area.

One of the major reasons for the beginning of the Age of Exploration was that Europeans were interested in speeding up trade and they did so by finding quicker sea routes. Another reason for the emergence of the Age of Exploration was that in Europe during this period we can see the rise of absolute monarchies.

The exploration affected the world in many ways. One of the major impacts was that new crops were introduced from one land to another. Another big impact of the explorations was that many native people died of diseases brought by the Europeans.

Option B - The 18th century is also known as the Age of Enlightenment.

Therefore the correct answer is option C.

Note: The first journey associated with this age was conducted by the Portuguese, Prince Henry the Navigator was the first person to encourage people to sail beyond the mapped routes.