Question

select all the correct answers.
which two events spurred the need to chart new maritime routes?

an increasing population forced europeans to look for new lands to colonize.
the turks captured constantinople, closing the path to the silk road.
europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver.
europe witnessed a period that historians refer to as a \dark age.\
the spread of smallpox killed most of the taino people.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Population growth for colonization wasn't a direct spur for new maritime routes.
• Option 2: The Turks capturing Constantinople closed the Silk Road, forcing Europeans to find new maritime trade routes.
• Option 3: Mercantilism's need for gold/silver drove seeking new trade routes (maritime) for resources.
• Option 4: The "Dark Age" was before the Age of Exploration, not a spur.
• Option 5: Smallpox affecting Taino was a consequence of colonization, not a cause for new routes.

1. Correct options: The Turks capturing Constantinople (closed Silk Road) and Europeans' mercantilism need (gold/silver reserves) spurred new maritime routes.

Answer:

B. The Turks captured Constantinople, closing the path to the Silk Road.
D. Europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver.