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Who was known to the europeans as the spice islands?

Moluccas


The moluccas were known to the europeans as the?

The Spice Islands.


What was Moluccas known as to the Europeans?

The Moluccas were known as the "Spice Islands" to Europeans due to the islands' abundant supply of valuable spices like nutmeg, cloves, and mace. These spices were highly sought after in Europe and played a key role in driving European exploration and trade in the region during the Age of Discovery.


When was Company of the Moluccas created?

Company of the Moluccas was created in 1615.


Where is Moluccas located?

moluccas is under Philippines and it's hard to see it because it's very small.


What continent is the moluccas in?

The Maluku, or Moluccas, Islands are an archipelago within Indonesia. They are west of New Guinea and east of Timor.


What language is spoken in moluccas Island?

English


When were the spice islands found?

The Spice Islands, also known as the Moluccas, were discovered by Europeans during the Age of Exploration in the early 16th century. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in the area in search of valuable spices such as nutmeg and cloves.


What is the capital of the Moluccas?

The Moluccas, or Maluku islands of Indonesia, are now two provinces. The capital of North Maluku is Sofifi. The capital of Maluku (south) is Ambon. (on Ambon island)


What was Magellan trying to find?

The rich Moluccas(spice islands).


What is the reasons behind Spain's interest to explore the moluccas?

Because of the spices.


How were the wealthy Europeans of the renaissance different from the wealthy Europeans of feudal times?

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