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Why did henry hudson wanted to explore asia?

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Answer: Like many European explorers of that era, Hudson had been looking for a shortcut to Asia. At the time, Asian spices like pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon were valued as medicines. But getting to Asia could take years of sailing through dangerous waters. A more direct route would save time, money, and lives.

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