The known land routes were long and dangerous. If they could reach it by ship it would take less time, be less dangerous, and carry more goods . All the way around it was a better deal to try to find a route.
it was the leaders
Explorers continued to look for a shorter round to Asia for trade purposes. Asian products were very popular in Europe at the time.
they probably needed to look for shortcuts to Asia
To create an easier way to get to the spice country also known as India.
Early explorers were searching for different things. Many were looking for foreign lands and later they would look for potential trade routes.
Early explorers were searching for different things. Many were looking for foreign lands and later they would look for potential trade routes.
they wanted to find a good fishing area
The mode of transportation was by ship. The new technology in shipping allowed for explorers to look for a passage to Asia.
European traders arrived in Southwest Asia around the first century after the birth of Jesus Christ. The Crusades would later make it difficult to trade with the Arabs and Europeans began to look for routes other than land routes.
Since the Seljuk Turks conquered the eastern region of the Meditteranean Sea, it gave them control over the trade routes to Asia. Which causes the closure of these trade routes and urges the Westerners to look for new ways to get to Asia. And "exploring" counts for the name of this AGE.
i hope its the same for you: Civilization D
i hope its the same for you: Civilization D
Explorers looked for new trade routes, sources of valuable resources (such as gold or spices), new lands to claim for their home country, and knowledge about the world's geography and inhabitants. They were motivated by a desire for wealth, glory, and adventure, as well as a curiosity about the unknown.