European ships were able to withstand the trans-atlantic journeys in the age of exploration primarily due to a) better navigation. b) improved sail designs. c) widespread gunpowder use. d) stronger and sleeker hulls.

Why did peter the great call his new capital city a “window on europe”? he wanted it to reflect european culture. he introduced the first european-style windows to russia. he wanted to build a city close to europe but far from the sea. he wanted his capital to be the opposite of all things european.