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Who was known to the europeans as the spice islands?

Moluccas


What were the Moluccas know to Europeans as?

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.


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.


Indonesia is known as the land of?

"Thousands islands" while Maluku (Moluccas) formerly known as 'the spice islands'


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.


When was Company of the Moluccas created?

Company of the Moluccas was created in 1615.


Why were the moluccas so valuable?

They were known as the spice islands; because, of the importance of spices at the time of their decovery.


Where is Moluccas located?

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


What language is spoken in moluccas Island?

English


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).