European explorers searched for the Northwest Passage primarily to discover a new sea route to Asia. During the Age of Exploration, there was a significant demand for Asian goods such as spices, silk, and other valuable resources. A route through the Arctic would provide a quicker and more efficient way to access these markets, bypassing the lengthy overland routes and potential rival territories. The other options, such as the Fountain of Youth or the Seven Cities of Gold, were more mythological and not the primary motivations for seeking the Northwest Passage.
Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?
-To discover a new sea route to Asia
-To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth
-To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold
-To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean
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