Penis and anal.
it was in 1111.
Europeans wanted to buy spices, gold and other goods.
Penis and anal.
the europeans just wanted for some booty literally
for spices and exotic goods that were really useful.
No, they were principally after goods, spices being a very important part of those goods.
Asia had lots of spices and other exotic goods like silk that they didn't have in Europe.
Asia had a lot goods that were wanted by Europeans. Silks, perfumes, spices, gunpowder, and other things goods were in demand.The new technology in sailing and navigation added to the ability to seek new ways to Asia.
At that period of time the Ottoman Empire conquested the main route to Asia where some goods, materials and mines such as silk and spice. European countries were trading with India and China also most of the inventions like gunpowder, compass and paper was Chinese. Europeans were also transfering since and technology from Asia. After the Ottomans were blocked the route Europeans searched for alternative routes to Asia to continue the trade.
The Europeans planned to find different routes to Asia. The Europeans' intent to find new routes to Asia was not about price-point, but about availability. Europe did not have access to enough salt and spices to satiate their appetites and so wished to acquire more.
Europeans are intreasted in an Northwest passage because it would lead to Asia giving the country massive trading power and wealth.