To find a route to Asia.
Europeans began looking for new sea routes to Asia.
Asia.
Europeans began looking for new sea routes to Asia.
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Europeans began looking for new sea routes to Asia.
Europeans were motivated to explore by a desire for wealth, power, and prestige, driven by competition among European nations, a desire for new trade routes to Asia, and religious motivations, including spreading Christianity. Additionally, the search for new lands and resources played a role in motivating exploration.
New trade routes to Asia
Spain and Portugal were the two main countries that sought to explore new sea routes during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. They were driven by a desire to find faster and more efficient trade routes to Asia.
Trade routes to India avoiding the Middle East.Europeans wanted a cheaper way to import goods from Asia.
The Europeans planned to find different routes to Asia. The Europeans' intent to find new routes to Asia was not about price-point, but about availability. Europe did not have access to enough salt and spices to satiate their appetites and so wished to acquire more.
European explorers primarily explored westward and southward, venturing to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. They sought out new trade routes, resources, and territories, leading to the age of exploration from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Europeans were looking for new trade routes to Asia, specifically for valuable spices and luxury goods. They were also seeking to expand their empires, spread Christianity, and acquire wealth and glory. Additionally, they were motivated by a desire for adventure and curiosity about the unknown world.