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Why did Europeans want to find an ocean trade route to East Asia after 1400?

A. The old land routes were no longer safe and reliable.
B. The Islamic Empire banned trade from Europe.
C. European spices were in great demand in China.
D. They wanted to conquer China.

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C I just find it a very reasonable answer.
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A. The old land routes were no longer safe and reliable.

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