Asia at that time was the source of silk, spices and other luxuries desired by Europeans. To get from Europe to India and other parts of Asia for silk, spices and other luxuries, merchants had to cross deserts and mountains and be fearful of bandits along the way, while travel by water was easier, safer and faster than travel by land. ---- Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. <--Nova Net.
The Europeans searched for a direct route to the far east because they wanted spices and ingredients which were very abundant in the east. This spices and ingredients were very essential to them for the added flavor in their food, for preservatives and even for the use of medicine. :D
They wanted silk, spices, and porceline.
Because they wanted something
They wanted to find an all water route to North America.
They were Christians so they wanted to get the Holy Land (Jerusalem in Palestine) back from the Muslim people.
Europeans wanted to discover a direct trade route to Asia to bypass the expensive and dangerous overland routes controlled by intermediaries. They sought direct access to the valuable goods of Asia, such as spices, silk, and precious metals, to increase their profits and secure a competitive advantage in the growing global economy.
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.
Asia at that time was the source of silk, spices and other luxuries desired by Europeans. To get from Europe to India and other parts of Asia for silk, spices and other luxuries, merchants had to cross deserts and mountains and be fearful of bandits along the way, while travel by water was easier, safer and faster than travel by land. ---- Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. <--Nova Net.
The Europeans outside Italy wanted their own direct access to Asia's trade goods. Like food and spices
The Europeans searched for a direct route to the far east because they wanted spices and ingredients which were very abundant in the east. This spices and ingredients were very essential to them for the added flavor in their food, for preservatives and even for the use of medicine. :D
The europeans wanted freedom and supply from the congolese.
Because they wanted to make money and they wanted to trade.
Many Europeans wanted Safavid Carpets.
Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans
They sailed west hoping to discover an alternate route to Asia, but instead, Columbus discovered and later colonized central and North America.
Europeans wanted access to the riches of the East. They wanted to spread Catholicism to other lands and they wanted to gain power at home.
The Europeans wanted to cross the pacific ocean.