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Why did spices continue to be an important item even after the discovery of the Americas?
Some spices would only grow in the climate of Southeast Asia. The spices were not found in the Americas.
Why did spices continue to be an important item even after the discovery of the Americans?
Refrigeration had not yet been invented, so the only way to preserve meat was to salt it. Adding spices helped to hide the salty taste. The spices also concealed the taste of meat that had gone bad.
Why were European explorers in the Americas searching for?
gold and spices
One of the important factors that first stimulate European interest in trade and discovery was?
The Christian crusaders who brought back a taste for the silks and spices of Asia
Among the important factors that first stimulated European interest in trade and discovery was?
the christian crusader who brought back a taste for the silks and spices of Asia
Among the important forces that first stimulated European interest in trade and discovery was?
the Christian crusaders who brought back a taste for the silks and spices of Asia
How were spices discovered?
Spices have been used to flavor foods for thousands of years. The discovery of them is truly lost to antiquity. They are mentioned in the oldest texts.
How did pirates affect Spain's economy?
One serious way was because they seized boats which contained spices (which between the 15th and 19th centuries were incredibly rare and expensive. After the discovery of the Americas it was gold and other precious metals that were stolen. This had a major impact on Spain's economy
What Continent the explorers were looking for?
Explorers were primarily searching for a faster trade route to Asia, mainly for spices, during the Age of Discovery. This led them to discover the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, rather than the direct routes to Asia they initially sought.
Why is it important to thaw meat before curing?
Frozen meat will not absorb all the curing spices properly , they will dilute them or cause runoff when they continue to defrost, and you will get uneven , ineffective curing.
What best describes early Portuguese explorations?
Early Portuguese explorations were driven by a desire to find new trade routes to Asia, particularly for valuable spices. Prince Henry the Navigator played a significant role in promoting these explorations, leading to the discovery of new lands in Africa and the Americas. These explorations helped establish Portugal as a major global maritime power during the Age of Discovery.
What was India's most important export?
Spices
