Which explains why fifteenth-century Europeans wanted to find a sea route to East Asia?

A.

Many Chinese peasants wanted to immigrate to Europe.

B.

The land route across Asia was long, difficult, and dangerous.

C.

Europeans wanted to study Asian cultures and religions.

D.

There was a booming market for African slaves in Japan.

Question

Which explains why fifteenth-century Europeans wanted to find a sea route to East Asia? 	
	
 
A.
	

Many Chinese peasants wanted to immigrate to Europe.
	
 
B.
	

The land route across Asia was long, difficult, and dangerous.
	
 
C.
	

Europeans wanted to study Asian cultures and religions.
	
 
D.
	

There was a booming market for African slaves in Japan.

wwhitlock · Answer

The Silk Road had long been the best way to get to China from Europe. But, the Mongols lost control of it. Lots of other empires sprang up controlling different parts. So the land route became difficult to negotiate.