The desire for silks, perfume, spices, and other things was in high demand. The Silk Road was long, dangerous, and expensive to use, so if a water route could be found goods could be obtained and sold to Europe faster. About the time that this began to take place technology in ships improved making sailing easier. There was a synergy to this and it resulted in exploration.
to find a sea route to Asia
To where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
to find a western trade route to Asia
He wanted to find a route to asia!
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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.
He wante to find a water route to asia. He wante to find a water 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 gold.
To find a new trade route to Asia
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he wanted to find a route to Asia. and a route to spices.