Which was a major cause of the birth of the age of exploration in europe in the 15th century? (1 point)

the decline of nationalism in european countries

the desire for knowledge about the non-european world

diplomatic exchanges with civilizations of the americas

desires to meet savages from distant lands and learn about their culture

the decline of nationalism in European countries
- this is not true. Actually, nationalism arose only after the Age of exploration.

the desire for knowledge about the non-European world
-yes, this is the correct choice!

diplomatic exchanges with civilizations of the Americas
-not true! the exploration lead to the discovery of Americas, so they could not be influenced by it.

desires to meet savages from distant lands and learn about their culture
-no, Europeans at the time were not interested in this.