to invade
I think they were also looking for a quick and efficient way to transport goods. Going by land took to long, and ended up with a lot of problems.
To look for a water route to Asia.
To find a water route to Asia.
To look for a water route to Asia.
To look for a water route to Asia.
No, if you look at a world map you will see that Europe is WEST of Asia
they probably needed to look for shortcuts to Asia
No, he didn't find a water route to Asia.
they looked for Asia to invade on goods
they looked for Asia to invade on goods
they looked for Asia to invade on goods
A shorter route to the east of Asia! He was looking to exploit the trade opportunities with china. He was also believed to be looking for opium (from India) as Europe was dependant upon it as a pain reliever.
King Francis I of France sent him to look for a sea route west to Asia.