Between 1450 and 1525 not only was there religious exploration (new ideas) but also geological exploration. There were many factors promoting European exploration between 1450 and 1525, these included the economy, technology available, politics, and religion.
The economy was much better at this time, allowing the needed funds to be paid for. Some of these funds came from the invention of the printing press, the state of slavery and even from the sales of indulgences. These different things allowed for more money to be made, less to be spent, and funds for exploration as a result. …