Why were fifteenth-century Europeans so eager to find a sea route to East Asia? A. They wanted to transport European emigrants t
o East Asia. B. They wanted to export African slaves to China and Japan. C. They wanted an easier, shorter path to the riches of East Asia. D. They were eager to learn about Asian cultures and religions.
The correct answer is C) They wanted an easier, shorter path to the riches of East Asia
Europeans were especially interested in spices from Asia, because they had learned to use spices to help preserve food during winter. But trade with East was very expensive and difficult, because Muslims and Italians controlled the flow of trade. the goods went through many hands, and each trading party raised their price.
The answer is C. The silk road was kind of slow, and people had heard of the incredible amount of wealth and riches in Asia as well as the luxurious spices, so people wanted easy access to trade for that stuff.
