The image by João de Castro (1540) depicts a variety of ships developed by Spain. Advancements in
technology, including the design of vessels for
transoceanic travel resulted in
O greatly expanded trade efforts in the Americas,
Africa, and Asia due to greater shipping capacities
and defensive capabilities
O decreased military tension between European
empires due to the mutual benefit of increased trade.
the development of missionary fleets by the Vatican
to convert indigenous peoples of the Americas,
Africa, and Asia to Christianity
the adoption of new shipping technologies by the
Incan and Aztec empires as they sought to compete
economically with Europe.