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

A.
There was no more room for people in Europe.

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

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

D.
Europeans liked to explore for the sake of exploring.

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One of the main reasons why many Europeans sailed to Japan, China, and India in the fifteenth century is because "Those lands were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices", since Europe lacked these specific goods.
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