The initial reason many Europeans began to explore was primarily to find new trade routes to Asia. During the late 15th century, Europeans were motivated by the desire to access the lucrative spice trade and other valuable goods from the East, which were difficult to obtain due to the existing overland trade routes being controlled by intermediaries. This quest for direct trade routes led to significant exploration efforts, including voyages by figures such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama.
What was the initial reason many europeans began to explore?
To spread christanity to africa
To find new sources of cheap labor
To find new trade routes to asia
to form millitary alliances
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