How did the age of exploration affect european advancements in ship technology? a. most of europe slowed ship-making technology, instead choosing to fund local pursuits of gold and silver. b. with the move toward longer voyages, better, safer, and faster ships were needed. c. advancements in ship technology actually halted during the age of exploration. d. there was no need for advancements in ship technology during the age of exploration, because ships were already fit for long sea voyages.