B. To dominate and control trade. Ever since travelers such as Marco Polo traveled to Eastern Asia in the 13th century, there has been a strong fascination and drive to develop trade and connections with Asia. Spices, Gunpowder, and Silk are examples of goods that were nonexistent to Europeans at the time. Having a control and influence over trade relations with Asian regions would allow colonization to be very profitable for the European countries who were able to do so.
you don't describe exactly when or what time. You are walking down these streets but I think you'd probably see cars and you'd hear people talking and probably stores and houses. But if it's in the olden days maybe horses with buggies
