How were European political beliefs influenced by the Spice Routes? (1 point)

Question

O They wanted to spread Greco-Roman philosophies, and when they were unable to do so on the Spice Routes, they began exploration
O Other nations began to impose on their land, unable to access the Spice Routes, leading Europeans to become anti-colonialist
O They were interested in spreading their political ideas around the world after being unable to access the Spice Routes
O They wanted to avoid paying the high fees associated with the spice trade, leading to exploration and European imperialism

Answer 1

The option "They wanted to avoid paying the high fees associated with the spice trade, leading to exploration and European imperialism" is the most accurate answer. The lucrative spice trade routes motivated European powers to seek alternative routes to access spices directly, without having to rely on intermediaries who charged high fees. This desire for direct access to spices, along with the belief in the potential wealth and power that could be gained through control of trade routes, led to European exploration and imperialism.