Question

Why did fifteenth-century Europeans search for a sea route to Asia?

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Europeans wanted to learn and adopt some of the traditional Asian customs and beliefs.


Demand for Asian goods, such as spices, silk, and precious gems, had grown considerably.


Traveling overland from Europe to Asia was extremely difficult and hazardous.


Europeans were eager to sell food products and minerals in Asia.

Answer 1

demand for asian goods, such as spices, silk, and precious gems, had grown considerably