Age of Exploration: Causes and Key Figures

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Who played a significant role in paving the way for the Age of Exploration?

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Marco Polo

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What were the main goals of Marco Polo's journey to the East?

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To spread Christianity and establish trade relations with the Yuan dynasty.

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What did Marco Polo document in 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?

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His travels, geography, customs, and trade routes of the East.

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What were the three main reasons for European exploration?

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God, Gold, and Glory.

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What does 'God' refer to in the context of European exploration?

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The desire to convert indigenous people to Christianity.

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What does 'Gold' refer to in the context of European exploration?

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The pursuit of wealth through trade of spices and raw materials.

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What does 'Glory' refer to in the context of European exploration?

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The desire for fame and recognition for explorers and their countries.

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What economic principle stated that a country's wealth depended on trade and precious metals?

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Mercantilism.

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What instrument allowed sailors to determine their latitude at sea?

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Astrolabe.

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What essential tool helped sailors determine their direction at sea?

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Compass.