Why did Europeans in the 1400s want to send explorers to east Asia?

Answer 1

Europeans began to take an interest in China. They had made many inroads there first by explorers then later as imperialists to take advantage of the new markets that were found in China. The major European powers and Japan all took it upon themselves to either annex parts of China or create powerful sphere's of interest there.

Europeans were interested in Chinese silks and porcelain.

Answer 2

Because, Asia have a lot of spices which is usually hard to find and expensive in Europe. In Asia, those spices are cheap and usually those spices have a high quality. And, Asia have a tropical climate, there are a lot of plants and animals that did not exist in Europe.

Answer 3

Europeans were interested in acquiring luxury goods from "the East" (Asia and Arabia), including Ceylon, cinnamon, cardamom, textiles, and gems. A number of Europeans had attempted to reach China by the 12th century, although these expeditions did not make trade routes easier since the middle territories were still controlled by Turkish forces.

Answer 4

To make money and win their fortunes, of course.

Overland traders since Marco Polo had brought Indian spices such as pepper and curry, and other oriental spices, to Europe. These were enormously expensive and rare after being carried by camel caravans from China and India, through the Arabian deserts and past the Arabian thieves. Columbus figured that one ship-load of spices from the orient, delivered to Spain or Italy, would be worth the risk.

Answer 5

They wanted Riches but the silk road was closed.

Answer 6

to raid