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What was a reason that Europeans began looking for sea routes in the Th century?
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∙ 6y ago
honestly staright from a test the answer is eurpeans wanted a cheaper way to import goods from Asia . Since no one elese would put the answer on here i decided to go on and put the answer on here because someone like me would go lookinng for the answer to find it so YOUR WELCOME!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoAfter the closure of the inland Silkroad due to wars cutoff European access to spices from China and India it was necessary to find and use sea routes.
The easiest sea routes were already dominated by the Arabs, who charged high prices.
A sea route around the southern tip of Africa was quickly discovered, but was very hazardous.
Several people proposed a possible sea route to the west (sailing around the world) would be easier, but nobody actually attempted this until Columbus (who severely underestimated the distance).
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Was one reason that Europeans began looking for sea routes to Asia in the 15th century?
Trade routes to India avoiding the Middle East.Europeans wanted a cheaper way to import goods from Asia.
What was one reason that Europeans began looking for sea routes to Asia in the 15th century?
Trade routes to India avoiding the Middle East.Europeans wanted a cheaper way to import goods from Asia.
What did the Turks do that affected trade between Europe and Asia?
Europeans began looking for new sea routes to Asia.
What was the effects of the Ottoman Empire taking over the trade routes that connected Europe with Asia?
Europeans began looking for new sea routes to Asia.
What ocean was navigated and mapped by Europeans while looking for new trade routes to the spice islands?
atlantic
What was one of the effects of the Ottoman Empire taking over trade routes that connected Europe with Asia?
Europeans began looking for new sea routes to Asia.
Which ocean was navigated and map by Europeans while looking for new trade routes to the spice Islands?
Atlantic Ocean
Why did Europeans look for a new world?
They didn't look for a new world. They stumbled upon it. They were looking for new trade routes to the known world.
Why were Europeans eager to explore?
People, such as the Norsemen, were looking for places to inhabit. Adventurers such as Marco Polo, explored for commercial purposes; to see what goods may be traded. Of course, the Europeans who came to the Americas were looking for more efficient routes to the east for trade, but in order to finance their trips, they were also looking for gold and riches.
Why did the Europeans think it was necessary to find new trade routes and resources?
to more stuff for the europeans
Why did Europeans first embark on exploration to the East?
Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes
To which continents did europeans seek new trade routes in the 1400s?
Asia.
