HISTORY
NEW GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
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to conquer and colonize China and India
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to create more accurate maps of the world
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to bypass trade routes controlled by Italian and Muslim merchants
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to gain control of the Atlantic slave trade
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the major motivating factors in the European Age of Exploration was the search for direct access to the highly lucrative Eastern spice trade. In the 15th century, spices came to Europe via the Middle East land and sea routes, and spices were in huge demand both for food dishes and for use in medicines.
Detailed explanation-2: -European nations in the 15th century began exploring new lands with three motives: religion, wealth, and glory.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some key motives for Europeans during the Age of Exploration was they wanted to find a new sea route to Asia, they wanted knowledge, they wanted to spread Christianity, they wanted wealth and glory, and they wanted spices.
Detailed explanation-4: -Finding gold and glory, as well as spreading Christianity (God), were the three primary reasons for European exploration and colonization.