World History Semester B Exam

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Question
Which of the following was a result of European efforts to find a sea route to Asia for trade purposes?(1 point)
Responses

European countries worked together to ensure that Europeans had fair access to Asian trade goods.
European countries worked together to ensure that Europeans had fair access to Asian trade goods.

European countries fought each other to control territory in Asia.
European countries fought each other to control territory in Asia.

Merchants gave up spice trade because shipping was too risky.
Merchants gave up spice trade because shipping was too risky.

Europeans decided not to engage in any other exploration efforts.

1 answer

The correct response is:

European countries fought each other to control territory in Asia.

This reflects the competitive nature of European powers during the Age of Exploration, as they sought to establish trade routes and control over valuable resources in Asia, leading to conflicts for dominance in trade and territory.