Age of Discovery, also known as Age of Exploration began from XV to XVII centuries. On this period people did a lot of discoveries in other continents.
Christopher Columbusreached the New World in 1492. It was a very important for history. Many years later people found new land in the world. People wanted to find goods for themselves.
Every country of the New World has its own history.
Italian explorer Marco Polo visited China in XIII century. He saw another civilization in the world. He found new things in this country. So, new foods and things from China appeared in Europe, such as: ice cream, crane, noodle, and etc.
Maps have changed after discoveries of new countries. Ships were needed and important for marine voyages.
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