Question

15. Why did Europeans want to find an ocean trade route to East Asia after 1400?

A. The old land routes were no longer safe and reliable.
B. They wanted to conquer China.
C. The Islamic Empire banned trade from Europe.
D. European spices were in great demand in China.

Answer 1

The old land routes were no longer safe and reliable- is the reason Europeans wanted to find an ocean trade route to East Asia after 1400.

Answer 2

Why did Europeans want to find an ocean trade route to East Asia after 1400?

A. The old land routes were no longer safe and reliable is the correct answer