Why did the Portuguese want to sail around Africa? They did not have access to trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea. It was too

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Why did the Portuguese want to sail around Africa? They did not have access to trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea. It was too

much trouble to cross the Sahara by land. The world's most bountiful fishing grounds were on the east coast of Africa. They were seeking a shorter route to the Middle East.

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marishachu [46] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-29T05:48:53+03:00

marishachu [46]3 years ago

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They were seeking a shorter route to the Middle East.

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