Different causes resulted in the European Age of Exploration such as a foe, solitude, and a more open minded mentality. The Age of Exploration also took great impact on the European Golden Age (Renaissance). The Renaissance was a time of advancement. One cause of the European Age of Exploration was because of the Ottomans, they were menacing fighters who showed no fear. The Ottomans destroyed Constantinople and controlled big trade routes. Because of this, Europe was in need of new ways to obtain items. My evidence comes from Document 1. Next, is isolation, Europe’s dark age. They weren’t updated in technology and life was difficult. In the Background it states “Until about 1450, Europe was mostly cut off and isolated from the Silk Roads.