HISTORY
NEW GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
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Question
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Which was a major cause of European exploration?
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the need to reduce Europe’s population
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a desire for direct access to spices
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the need to limit the growth of Arab empires
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a desire for better fishing grounds
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Explanation:
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: -Europeans were desperate to get spices from Asia. Spices were used to preserve foods and keep them from spoiling. Spices, however, were expensive and dangerous to get. European rulers began to pay for explorations to find a sea route to Asia so they could get spices cheaper.
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