Why did many Europeans want to sail to Japan, China, and India in the 15th century?

Question

Responses

The resources in Europe, such as lumber and fish, were running out.
The resources in Europe, such as lumber and fish, were running out.

Japan, China, and India were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.
Japan, China, and India were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.

Europe had become too crowded.
Europe had become too crowded.

Japan, China, and India were countries that could easily be invaded.

Answer 1

The most accurate response to why many Europeans wanted to sail to Japan, China, and India in the 15th century is:

Japan, China, and India were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.

During this time, European nations were motivated by the potential for wealth and trade opportunities, particularly in the lucrative spice trade and the promise of exotic goods from Asia. The other options are less relevant to the primary motivations for exploration during that period.