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Why did many Europeans want to sail to Japan, China, and India in the fifteenth century?

a. There was no more room for people in Europe.
b. Europe had run out of resources, such as lumber and fish.
c. Those lands were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.
d. Europeans liked to explore for the sake of exploring.

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The Correct Answer Is (C) Because.


Europeans did not seek a place to stay there and live, and exploration was also not the main reason for their journeys. Their reason as economical: they were looking for a cheaper way to acquire goods, such as gods and spices



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Europeans did not seek a place to stay there and live, and exploration was also not the main reason for their journeys. Their reason as economical: they were looking for a cheaper way to acquire goods, such as gods and spices (c.)
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