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What were FIVE factors that motivated
Europeans to start exploring the seas?

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:The sake of their economy, religion and glory.

:They wanted to improve their economy for instance by acquiring more spices, gold, and better and faster trading routes.

:They really believed in the need to spread their religion, Christianity.

:hoped to find a way to reach Asia by sailing along the coast of Africa.

: In Portugal, Prince Henry encouraged sea exploration. He believed that Africa was the source of the riches the Muslim traders controlled.

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Gold, slavery, strategy, colonization among others
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