Question
Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage? (1 point)
A to find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth
B to find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold
C to discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean to discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean
D to discover a new sea route to Asia
A to find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth
B to find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold
C to discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean to discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean
D to discover a new sea route to Asia
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is D: to discover a new sea route to Asia. European explorers were searching for the Northwest Passage as a way to find a more direct trade route to Asia, which was highly sought after for its valuable goods such as spices and silk.