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What was the BIGGEST reason that Europeans began to explore unknown regions of the world during the Age of Exploration

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Europeans wanted new sources of raw materials and new markets to which they could sell goods, increasing European wealth.
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To find sea route to the spices of Asia

To find gold, silver and precious stones

To control a large empire

To expand their knowledge of the world

To expand Christianity

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