Question

Which was a major cause of the birth of the Age of Exploration in Europe in the 15th century?

the decline of nationalism in European countries
the desire for knowledge about the non-European world
diplomatic exchanges with civilizations of the Americas
desires to meet savages from distant lands and learn about their culture

Answer 1

the desire for knowledge about the non-European world

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Answer 2

A major cause of the birth of the Age of Exploration in Europe in the 15th century (besides the wish to gain new lands and new resources) was the desire for knowledge about the non-European world.
The Spanish and the Portuguese were the first ones to start this, and were followed by England and France.