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Who is often regarded as the progenitor of The Age of Discovery?
Who is often regarded as the progenitor of The Age of Discovery?
Prince Henry the Navigator
What event marked a turning point in European history in May of 1453?
What event marked a turning point in European history in May of 1453?
The Fall of Constantinople
What impact did the Ottomans' control of southwestern Europe have on maritime trade?
What impact did the Ottomans' control of southwestern Europe have on maritime trade?
They could use their navy to capitalize on maritime trade across the region
What did the European powers seek to do in response to the Ottomans' dominance?
What did the European powers seek to do in response to the Ottomans' dominance?
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Where did the Portuguese start to make great strides in navigational technology by the mid-15th century?
Where did the Portuguese start to make great strides in navigational technology by the mid-15th century?
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