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Why did europeans countries want to find a shorter route to the far east?
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How many countries are there in east African?
five country in east africa
Why did explorers from around the world come to what is now the US?
They were looking for a shorter way to get to the Far East.
What countries border Philippines on the north south west and east?
There are no countries that border Philippines ,but there are countries that's North,East,south,or West of this country.It's Vietnam,Taiwan,Guam,and Malaysia.
What are the names of the countries that borders the US on the east and west?
The Atlantic Ocean borders the usa on the east. The Atlantic Ocean borders the usa on the east.
What countries border East Germany to the south and east?
Poland Czech republic border
Why did Europeans think Marco Polo made up his stories?
to find a sea route to the East
Why did Europeans search for a direct route to the far east?
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
What was Columbus looking for when he sailded from Europe in 1492?
To show to the world that the world was round
Why did the rulers of Spain want a shorter route the the east indies?
To get silk and spices
Did Europeans needed an all-water route to the East because of the high prices in China?
No
The middlemen whom the Europeans hoped to eliminate by finding a direct route to India and the East Indies were the?
the arabs
Europeans needed an all-water route to the East because of the high prices in China.?
the muslims capturing constanople
Europeans needed an all-water route to the East because of the high prices in China?
the muslims capturing constanople
Did Columbus want to find India by sailing west instead of east?
Yes, which would have confirmed his belief in a shorter trade route to "The East" :(
Why were the westerners forced to find another route to reach India and China?
The Europeans wanted to avoid the Muslims of the Middle East
Why did the Europeans look up to Marco Polo?
He was the first to find a land route to the East. They look up to him for achieving what they couldn't.
Why did Magellan need a westward route?
Magellan, and other Europeans, wanted a westward route to China and the Orient because the established overland trade route to the East was being restricted by the Muslim empires that straddled it.
