Question

What was the importance of discovering a Northwest passage to Asia? a. The desire for wealth and riches from Asia. c. The desire for farmland and good fishing b. The desire for religious freedom d. The desire for better textiles and fur trading

Answer 1

I do not think that it is B or C. D also does not seem like the right reason. The most reasonable answer would be A because many people wanted to become wealthy. Hope I helped :)

Answer 2

Option: A. The desire for wealth and riches from Asia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main purpose of finding the route toward Asia through the Northwest passage was to find wealth. Europe in the 15th century is known for its voyages and expansion, Christoper Columbus discovers New World on his way to find a route to India. The quest to find the trading route toward Orient remain in their zeal because of the wealth and riches they knew they could find.