UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 1998 · Q5(a) · 20 marks
One great effect of the geographical discoveries of the 15th century was “the growing belief that America, Asia and Africa were to be used extensively for the benefit of Europeans“.
- Chapter
- Enlightenment and Modern ideas
- Topic
- Geographical Discoveries
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