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They knew Earth was round, so they would eventually reach the other side.
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B)
Portugal and Spain were rivals, so they were trying to avoid each other on the high seas.
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Asia was so large that it wrapped around the globe and could be reached from either direction.
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D)
Neither country had maps or compasses, so they did not know in which direction they were sailing.
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The best answer to the question is:
B) Portugal and Spain were rivals, so they were trying to avoid each other on the high seas.
While the other options contain elements that can be misleading or incorrect, the rivalry between Portugal and Spain led them to seek different routes to establish trade links with Asia. Portugal focused on sailing around Africa, while Spain sought a westward route.
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