Term Papers on Importance Of The Renaissance Period For European Overseas Exploration

Term Paper Title	Importance Of The Renaissance Period For European Overseas Exploration
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Importance of the Renaissance Period for European Overseas Exploration

The purpose of this essay is to explain why the Renaissance must have occurred in order
for Europe to begin overseas exploration.  During the Renaissance, many new ideas formed, and
many old ideas were reborn.  Some of these ideas that affected overseas exploration for Europe
are technological advancements in cartography, printing, and navigational devices for ships.

The word Renaissance means “rebirth of knowledge”.  during the Renaissance, many
Arabic thoughts were reborn, such as mathematics, geometry, and algebra.  So were sciences
such as chemistry and astronomy.  Many of these ideas led to technological advancements in
Europe like the Astrolabe, Sextant, and even new forms of shipbuilding such as the caravel,
invented in 1470.

In 1454, Johannes Gutenburg perfected the printing press.  This led to the fast spread of
ideas and thoughts.  The printing press was used as a fast, easy way to publish ideas.  Pe...

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