Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods.
The second reason Europeans wanted to explore new lands was to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations to the religion. This was often seen as a way to fulfill a religious duty and expand the influence of the Catholic Church.
Cartier and Hudson explored far north in search of a Northwest Passage to Asia, a direct route for trading in valuable goods. They also sought new territories to claim for their respective countries, France and England. Additionally, there was a desire to discover new lands, resources, and potential trade opportunities.
At The Time When Europeans Ruled the subcontinent , subcontinent was the richest in trade and one of the wealthiest countries so the Europeans were jealous and wanted to snatch all their wealth and so far they succeeded they took the famous diamond Koh-e-Noor
Europeans looked for new land primarily for economic reasons, such as acquiring valuable resources like gold, spices, and timber, as well as establishing new trade routes. Additionally, the desire for power, political influence, and spreading Christianity were also driving factors for European exploration and colonization.
They both wanted to find the north way passage.
The desire for increased profit led Europeans to seek a direct trade route to Asia. If they could dispense with the middleman, they could keep the extra for themselves.
Asia at that time was the source of silk, spices and other luxuries desired by Europeans. To get from Europe to India and other parts of Asia for silk, spices and other luxuries, merchants had to cross deserts and mountains and be fearful of bandits along the way, while travel by water was easier, safer and faster than travel by land. ---- Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. <--Nova Net.
Asia at that time was the source of silk, spices and other luxuries desired by Europeans. To get from Europe to India and other parts of Asia for silk, spices and other luxuries, merchants had to cross deserts and mountains and be fearful of bandits along the way, while travel by water was easier, safer and faster than travel by land. ---- Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. <--Nova Net.
The Europeans outside Italy wanted their own direct access to Asia's trade goods. Like food and spices
The Europeans searched for a direct route to the far east because they wanted spices and ingredients which were very abundant in the east. This spices and ingredients were very essential to them for the added flavor in their food, for preservatives and even for the use of medicine. :D
The europeans wanted freedom and supply from the congolese.
Because they wanted to make money and they wanted to trade.
Many Europeans wanted Safavid Carpets.
Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans
Europeans wanted access to the riches of the East. They wanted to spread Catholicism to other lands and they wanted to gain power at home.
The Europeans wanted to cross the pacific ocean.
The europeans were so greedy that they wanted what the africans had. The gold,ivory, and slaves. The Africans were the most richest in gold, and europeans wanted that. The europeans wanted the gold so badly that they were envios and greedy.