What were the advances in technology that paved the way for European voyages of
exploration?

the technological advances that enabled Europeans to launch voyages of exploration were; the development of the caravel which was much sturdier, and the creation of triangular sails which allowed sailing against the wind, also the astrolabe which helped to determine location by using the stars and the magnetic compass to help them track their direction

Explanation:

muslims have taken his goods and products to different parts of asia an indonesia. sometimes just traveled and trade, but in other occasions, stayed in the place and made a living.

trade was the key for muslims economies to prosper. their commerce routes reached far places like malaysia and java in the 11th century.

another important factor for prosperity was that muslim states served as the middle point for european traders.

they used to travel by land but sailing the seas -the indian ocean- really increase the exportation of products.