FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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Many people felt Marco Polo’s book was filled with lies and hoped to prove him wrong.
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They wanted to settle cities in Asia.
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Silk and exotic spices could be found in Asia and sold in Europe for a lot of money.
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Asia, it was believed, was a better place to live.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because the Silk Road was frequently closed due to various wars, European rulers began to pay for explorations to find a sea route to Asia so they could get spices more easily and for cheaper. Portugal was the first European country that sent explorers to search for the sea route to Asia.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, many of the land routes that were used for trade with Asia were controlled by other countries that blocked direct trade between European and Asian nations. As a result, European leaders began to seek new sea routes to Asia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Reasons Of The European Expansion In The 15th Century European nations in the 15th century began exploring new lands with three motives: religion, wealth, and glory. It was made possible by advances in naval fleet building and navigation, first pioneered by the Portuguese.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far East. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.