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Why did Europeans look for sea routes to Asia in the fifteenth century
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Why did Europeans look for sea routes to Asia in the fifteenth century

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Demand in Europe for Asian spices, silk, and other goods had grown considerably. And The Ottoman Turks controlled the Silk Road, which was the main land route from Europe through the Middle East to Asia.
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