The voyages of european exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries were made possible mainly by
a) the protestant reformation.
b) the success of the crusades.
c) many new or improved technologies.
d) a desire to prove the earth was round.

The voyages of European exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries were made possible because of the many new or improved technologies available to explorers. These included stronger hulls on ships, better sails, and more accurate navigation instruments.

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