The main cause of European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries was the search for new trade routes & luxury goods. This period was characterized by a strong desire for spices, silks, and other valuable commodities from Asia, as well as the quest to find quicker routes to these markets.
What was one of the main causes of European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?(1 point)
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Need for more land
Need for more land
Search for new trade routes & luxury goods
Search for new trade routes & luxury goods
Desire to gain new allies
Desire to gain new allies
Overpopulation in Europe
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