Question

Why did Europeans travel cross the Mediterranean Sea to search the Silk Road

Answer 1

The Europeans traveled across the Mediterranean Sea to search the Silk Road to A) obtain clothes, spices, and other goods. They were not necessarily interested in ancient religious sites, they were not escaping natural disasters at home, and to a degree they were searching for new opportunities, but the better answer is A. 

Answer 2

The answer is A) to obtain clothes,spices, and other goods.