All explorers were looking for a water route to Asia and gold.
They didn’t send them to North America. They didn’t know it was there, but they were looking for a route to Asia.
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explorers who were searching for a water route to Asia
China
From Europe the Atlantic Ocean was the route used.
They thought they could find a water route to Asia.
Many European explorers headed to the West once the finds of Columbus became known. Most countries sent explorers to both North and South America.
a direct water route to Asia..
to reach the riches of the east and expand trade
True. All of them were seeking a route to Asia.
Many different countries, especially European countries, paid for explorers to explore for many different reasons. Some of the reasons they explored were:To find a sea route to the spices of Asia.To find gold, silver and precious stones.To expand their knowledge of the world .To control a large empire.To expand their religion.To find animal furs.