Question
In what way the important Geographical Discoveries of the 16th century were responsible for bringing the Modern Age ?
Solution
1. Establishing of Trade Companies and Colonies : The Geographical discoveries led to the creation of intimate relationship between sailors and the traders. The Europeans, Portuguese, the English, French and the Dutch established their companies to trade with India. They also built their empires in America.
2. Slave Trade : These voyages encourages to the slave trade.
3. Spread of European Civilization : The Europeans not only established their companies and colonies but also spread their civilization in severed other countries
4. Prosperity : The discoveries of new lands and sea routes promoted trade and made many countries prosperous.
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