Question

Why did European explorers want to open a sea route to Asia?

Will give 20 Point's. And brainliest.


A. to trade for exotic goods

B. to capture and enslave the people

C. to conquer new lands

D. to mine for precious gems

Answer 1

Hello!

I believe the answer is A) To trade for exotic goods.

Who wouldn't pass up basically free money?

I hope it helps!

Answer 2

The answer is going to be A. To trade for exotic goods.

The Europeans called islands near Asia the Indies, and there were legends about the goods that the people there traded; spices, better clothing, new food, etc. As a result, the Europeans sent out explorers to find the Indies. One of these explorers was Christopher Columbus, the "man who found America". This is why he called Native Americans "Indians".

I hope this helps!