The compass didn't help explorer reach any new lands, but did help the spread of knowledge to other potential explorers. They explorers found other lands and new spices and places instead.
Explanation:
The explorers found new technologies helpful such as the new sailor, new ships and the compass. All these upgraded inventions helped the explorers explore new and better things, and places.
Explorers wanted to reach Asia and China, they wanted to explore spices and different crafts their cultures. Better maps were established to help explorers.
