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Because they had to come from Asia. There were no airplanes, there were no large ships or even sea routes in existance. The only method of transport was the long route, the 'Silk Road' across the continent of Asia and then Europe. Even a few ounces took months to traverse the distance at immense cost.
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Why were Asian spices so expensive during the 1300's?
Spices in the middle ages were expensive because the spices were carried overland and took years to reach Europe. After the crusades, the Arabs did not allow spices to reach Europe.
What is the main reason Asian spices in the 1300s were so expensive by the time reached Europe?
They came a long way and passed through many hands
Were Asian spices in the 1300 so expensive by the time they reached Europe?
Because they were so hard to get. It took months to get from Asia to Europe, and many sailors died along the way. NovaNet: They came a long way and passed through many hands.
Explain how the sea routes help European countries break the monoplies on Asian spices held by merchants?
Merchants used specific land routes to bring precious Asian spices. These merchants had the monopoly on Asian-European trade. When sea routes to Asia were discovered, Europeans had another choice of how to obtain their goods from Asia.
When Amerigo was looking for spices were they cheap?
No, spices were extremely expensive and thus extremely valuable. That's why so much effort was put into finding a faster way to get to them.
Did Ponce De Leon want spices?
yes, because back in the 18th century, Spices were very expensive. So when Ponce De Leon saw spices, of course he wanted them.... to shove up ryans mums vag
Why were Asian species in the 1300 so expensive by the time they reached Europe?
Probably because of the tax system of the Great Emperor Genghis Khan.
Why were Asian species in the 1300s so expensive by the time they reached Europe?
Probably because of the tax system of the Great Emperor Genghis Khan.
Why did jewels fine silk and spices cost so much more when they were sold in Europe?
These goods are traded from (mainly) the East. This necessitated expensive journeys and made them luxury goods. They would have been available only to the rich, as the costs of transporting them from places like Asia were prohibitive. Remember that jewels, spices and silk are still expensive today! They aren't everyday items.
Why did Marco Polo likes spices so much?
He liked spices so much because people were willing to pay a lot of money for spices because spices kept food fresh longer.
Why were spices so valuable during the middle ages and the Renaissance?
Spices were desirable to the wealthy because it gave them a chance to show off their wealth by adding new exotic flavors to food. Spices were imported from other countries and quite expensive so the low class did nit have much access to them.
Why were spices so desirable to the wealthy of Europe?
They came from Asia, and at that time Asia was far away. Traveling was very expensive, and spices rare in Europe. they were also expensive because Europeans wanted-- craved spices because their food was very bland; even for the richest people.
