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Why did Europeans think Marco Polo made up his stories?
to find a sea route to the East
Why did vasco de Balboa sail?
to find a sea route to Asia
Why were some European traders interested in Marco Polo's adventures?
Polo's book was a best seller. He described places, people, and things that no one had ever seen. For men like Columbus it was a call to explore and to find ways to bring back the things people wanted. The man/country that found a water route to Asia would be very rich and dominate the waterways to Asia. This was motivated by riches, fame, and power.
Why did Christopher Newport want to explorer?
to find a western trade route to Asia
What was Amerigo Vespucci reasons for exploration?
He wanted to find a new route to Asia.
Where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
To where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
Did Robert De La salle travel to spread Chistianity to find a route to Asia or to find the riches?
He wanted to find a route to asia!
How long did it take to find the water route to Asia?
route**
Did Italy control the land route to Asia?
Italy did not control the land route to Asia. However, they did use the route to trade spices but eventually worked to find a sea route to Asia.
Why did Samuel de Champlain explore the new world?
He wante to find a water route to asia. He wante to find a water route to asia.
What year did Christopher Columbus set out to find a quicker route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus set out to find a quicker route to Asia in 1492.
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find?
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.
