Question

Why did fifteenth-century Europeans search for a sea route to Asia?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
European nations needed a place to send their excess populations.

B.
Many Europeans had read about Asia and wanted to travel there.

C.
Europeans wanted goods such as pearls and silk that could only be obtained in Asia.

D.
Bandits made overland travel too dangerous for Europeans.

Answer 1

bc @Englishguy

Answer 2

@jhonyy9

Answer 3

the opposite