Which of the following best
explains why the Portuguese
tried to find a sea route to
Asia? (1 point)
They wanted to create
their own trade
networks and eliminate
middlemen.
The Portuguese
wanted to see how far
they could sail their
ships.
The Ottoman Empire
cut off trade between
Europe and the Middle
East.
Asian traders refused
to bring Asian products
to European mark
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