Enumerate the impact of Geographical Discoveries of the 16th Century.

The impacts:

1. Establishing of Trade Companies and Colonies: The Geographical discoveries led to the creation of an intimate relationship between sailors and the traders.

The Europeans, Portuguese, the English, French and the Dutch established their companies to trade with India. They also built their empires in America.

2. Slave Trade: These voyages encourages to the slave trade.

3. Spread of European Civilization: The Europeans not only established their companies and colonies but also spread their civilisation in several other countries.

4. Prosperity: The discoveries of new lands and sea routes promoted trade and made many countries prosperous.

5. Exchange of Knowledge: The new discoveries enlightened the people. Their outlook was broadened and they gave up their silly faiths and hollow superstitions. Thus, it helped in bringing about the Modern Age.

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