Marco Polo's description about Asia made many Europeans curious. The curiosity grew and people began to demand goods from Asia. This led the trade between the two continents to increase
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.
Trade
Increase of rubber in everyday use
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sea route
There was a massive trade increase between Europe and Asia.
There was a massive trade increase between Europe and Asia.
an increase in a nation's productivity
trade and transportation and the things they had around them
The desire for increased profit led Europeans to seek a direct trade route to Asia. If they could dispense with the middleman, they could keep the extra for themselves.
the demand for luxury goods led to an increase in trade this made many tradesmen wealthy
The early civilization in which an increase in trade led to the spread of new ideas was the Ancient Silk Road civilization. The extensive trade network connected East Asia with the Mediterranean region, facilitating the exchange of goods, technologies, and knowledge. This resulted in the spread of various ideas, such as religion, philosophy, and scientific advancements, across different cultures and regions.