How did the search for maritime trade routes to Asia affect the growth of European empires?(1 point)

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It had little impact on the growth of European empires because trade was not very profitable.
It had little impact on the growth of European empires because trade was not very profitable.

The countries with the most land space in Europe were the most successful at building empires.
The countries with the most land space in Europe were the most successful at building empires.

The cost of getting spices from Asia made some countries decide that global expansion was not worthwhile.
The cost of getting spices from Asia made some countries decide that global expansion was not worthwhile.

Several European nations began building overseas empires so they could access valuable trade goods such as spices.

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The most accurate response is:

Several European nations began building overseas empires so they could access valuable trade goods such as spices.

This reflects the historical reality that the desire for access to Asian spices, silks, and other goods prompted European nations to explore and establish overseas colonies, leading to the expansion of their empires during the Age of Exploration.