Question

Why did many Europeans want to sail to Japan, China, and India in the fifteenth century?

A Those lands were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.


B Europeans liked to explore for the sake of exploring.


C There was no more room for people in Europe.


D Europe had run out of resources, such as lumber and fish.

Answer 1

Europeans did not seek a place to stay there and live, and exploration was also not the main reason for their journeys. Their reason as economical: they were looking for a cheaper way to acquire goods, such as gods and spices (c.)