One of the reasons European maritime empires developed relatively slowly is that

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Global wind patterns, specifically the prevailing westerlies, made Atlantic navigation difficult for European sailors. This slowed the development of European maritime empires compared to the Chinese, who dominated shipping in the Indian Ocean. The resistance of the Kingdom of Kongo and early church opposition to exploration were factors, but not significant enough to explain the slow development of European maritime empires.

One of the Reasons European Maritime Empires Developed Relatively Slowly