European exploration between 1400-1700 CE was driven by several key factors: the questioning spirit of the Renaissance; the search for a better trade route to Asia to access spices at cheaper prices by cutting out Muslim and Italian middlemen; the desire of Christian missionaries to spread Christianity; and technological improvements like Guttenberg's printing press and advances in navigation that enabled more ambitious voyages.

1. European Exploration 1400 CE – 1700 CE Mrs. Agosta and Mrs. Johnson

2. A. Questioning and adventurous spirit of the Renaissance. 1. Why Explore?

3. B. Search for a better route to get spices from Asia.

4. Land routes of the Silk Road Sea routes of the Silk Road

5. Muslim and Italian merchants controlled trade between Asia and Europe Each time goods pass from one trader to another  price increases Europeans wanted to cut out the middlemen  cheaper spices DON’T WRITE!

6. C. Christian missionaries felt they had a duty to spread Christianity.

7. D. Improved Technology Thanks to Guttenberg’s press, Europeans were able to read about new ideas and places.

8. Improved technology helped explorers navigate better

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