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The history that most Europeans have of early Asian exploration is extremely limited. There is strong evidence that they did as much (and possibly more) exploration as Europeans have done over the same period of time. The sea routes though for Europeans would be different then we would expect most Asian groups to have done.
Europeans sought new trade routes primarily to access valuable commodities like spices, silk, and precious metals, which were highly sought after in Europe. The desire to bypass intermediaries and reduce costs, especially after the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the subsequent rise of Ottoman control over land routes, further fueled this quest. Additionally, the spirit of exploration and the pursuit of wealth, coupled with advancements in navigation and shipbuilding, motivated European powers to discover new maritime pathways to Asia and beyond.
They wanted a route to Asia. The Silk Road was long, expensive, and dangerous.
One problem with trade for Europeans was the reliance on long and perilous maritime routes, which were often subject to piracy, adverse weather, and navigational challenges. Additionally, trade with distant regions could lead to significant delays and losses due to the high costs of shipping and the risks of overland transport. Moreover, competition among European powers for control over trade routes and resources often led to conflicts and wars. These factors made trade both risky and complex for European nations.
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Europeans sought alternative routes to the Orient primarily to access valuable goods like spices, silk, and precious metals, which were in high demand. The overland trade routes, such as the Silk Road, were often controlled by middlemen and beset by political instability, making them less reliable. Additionally, the rise of the Ottoman Empire and its control over key trade routes heightened the urgency for Europeans to find sea routes to bypass these intermediaries. This quest for direct access ultimately fueled the Age of Exploration.
European explorers searched for new trade routes to bypass the Ottoman Empire's control over existing land trade routes, to access valuable goods like spices and silk directly from Asia, and to find new sources of wealth and power. Additionally, they were motivated by competition among European nations to establish colonies and control trade routes.
Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes
Ottoman taxes and restrictions on trade in its territory encouraged Europeans to seek new trade routes to Asia.
Asia.
It was usually merchants who traveled to foreign lands when the sea routes opened. Having access to sea routes and ships allowed them to trade their merchandise in foreign countries in return for items they had never seem before.
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