Table of Contents:

Chapter 1

: Introduction
1. Background of the Study
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Research Objectives
4. Research Questions
5. Significance of the Study
6. Scope and Limitations
7. Definition of Terms

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Chapter 2

: Literature Review
1. Contextualizing the Age of Exploration within Historical Frameworks
2. Economic Motivations for Exploration: Trade Routes and Commodities
3. Political Motivations for Exploration: Competition and Expansionism
4. Religious Motivations for Exploration: Missionary Zeal and Crusading Spirit
5. Technological Advancements in Navigation and Shipbuilding
6. Explorers and Their Voyages: Case Studies and Biographies

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Chapter 3

: Research Methodology
1. Research Design
2. Selection of Primary Sources and Secondary Literature
3. Analysis of Travel Accounts, Maps, and Cartographic Records
4. Comparative Analysis of Exploratory Voyages
5. Ethical Considerations

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Chapter 4

: Results
1. Motivations and Objectives of European Explorers
2. Routes and Discoveries of Major Exploratory Voyages
3. Interactions with Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
4. Consequences of Exploration: Colonization, Conquest, and Cultural Exchange

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Chapter 5

: Discussion
1. Evaluation of the Impact and Legacies of Exploration
2. Perspectives on Exploration from Indigenous and Postcolonial Histories
3. Implications for Understanding Globalization and Intercultural Relations
4. Recommendations for Further Research on Exploration and Its Consequences