The European Age of Exploration took place during the 15th century, up until the 17th century, so this would correlate to option A.
The Age of Exploration was a <em>very</em> important time, as it marked experiencing new things. Europeans wanted to experience new cultures, items, and people, so they would set off to explore. New trading routes were found during this time, which made it easier to transport items that were wanted by numerous people. Money was also a reason why people would explore, as they wanted to find gold and get wealthy, along with getting new land.
In April 1994 the Mandela-led ANC won South Africa's first elections by universal suffrage, and on May 10 Mandela was sworn in as president of the country's first multiethnic government.
