In the 1400s, Europeans faced significant challenges in obtaining spices due to the dominance of the Ottoman Empire, which controlled key trade routes to Asia. The Ottomans imposed high taxes and tariffs on goods, making spices expensive and less accessible. Additionally, European nations were eager to find alternative routes to bypass Ottoman control, which spurred exploration and the eventual search for sea routes to Asia. This quest ultimately led to significant maritime expeditions, including those by figures like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama.
Europeans mainly wanted spices for trade. The merchants at that time wanted to make a huge living and as their trading became better with people, they looked for things that people would want or find valuable.
the indies were rich in gold,spices
It is wrong to day that the Europeans settled the land when they came to Canada because they didn't live there. They just went there to get herbs and spices. It is wrong to day that the Europeans settled the land when they came to Canada because they didn't live there. They just went there to get herbs and spices. _JEssica CHan
Most popular were spices and after that, porcelain, tea and silk.
Europeans sought Asian spices primarily for their flavor and preservation qualities, which enhanced the taste of food and helped preserve it in an era before refrigeration. Additionally, spices were highly valued for their medicinal properties and were used in perfumes and cosmetics, making them lucrative commodities in trade. The desire for these exotic goods fueled exploration and established trade routes, significantly impacting global commerce.
It was their main source of getting money from other countries and for world trade.
The ancient Europeans used spices to preserve food and add flavor to the bland foods.
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Europeans did not have direct access to them.
Silk, spices,and perfumes
They went west
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Europeans were most intrested in spices from Asia.