Question

Why did Europeans become interested in exploring a direct route to Asia that bypassed the Mediterranean? a. They sought a land free of religious persecution. b. They wanted direct access to the riches of Asia and desired a crusade against the Muslims. c. They hoped to develop trade relations with Muslim merchants. d. They thought a direct route would allow trader cartographers to make accurate maps of the region.

Answer 1

B) direct access controlled by Britain

Answer 2

The answer is B. They wanted direct access to the riches of Asia and desired a crusade against the Muslims