Why did Europeans discover lands?

There are several important reasons that led to the impetus for geographical discoveries:

Striving to discover new lands and territories;
Striving to get profit and untold wealth;
Striving to develop science and conduct research;
Striving to develop maritime trade.

Thus, in the 15-16th century, major geographical discoveries took place, which entailed significant changes in the world. This also led to the beginning of a new era – a new time.



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