Question

Why were the portuguese and other europeans motivated to find new routes to asia?

Answer 1

The Portuguese and other Europeans were motivated to find new routes to Asia because they were in reaction to the Ottomans capturing Constantinople and expanding their influence in the Mediterranean.

Finding a new sea route to India was the major goal. During the period, some Arab powers and Venice were the only parties involved in the trade of Indian-origin spices like cinnamon, pepper, and others, which were consumed in large quantities in Europe. The Portuguese discovered that beginning to ship these spices over the ocean allowed Portuguese merchants to sell them for much less, but with a significant profit because there was no payment for intermediary services. Although it seems insignificant now, back then it was a major event.

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