Question

which economic change did european exploration cause?
countries overspent on exploration and lost wealth.
trade increased and made european countries wealthier.
trade shifted back to the area near the mediterranean sea.
economic cooperation between european countries increased.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: European exploration led to new trade routes and wealth accumulation, not overspending and loss. So this is incorrect.
• Option 2: European exploration (e.g., Age of Exploration) opened new trade routes (like with the Americas, Asia), increasing trade and bringing in resources (gold, spices, new goods), which made European countries wealthier. This matches historical economic impacts.
• Option 3: Trade shifted away from the Mediterranean (toward Atlantic - facing countries like Spain, Portugal, later England, Netherlands) due to new trans - Atlantic and Indian Ocean routes. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: While economic cooperation evolved over time, the direct economic change from exploration was more about increased trade and wealth from new routes, not primarily about cooperation increase. So this is less relevant.

Answer:

B. Trade increased and made European countries wealthier. (Assuming the second option is labeled B; if the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly based on the option text "Trade increased and made European countries wealthier".)