Question

Which of the following was one of drivers of European exploration in the 1400s and 1500s? A. Europeans were in a race against African countries to colonize the world. B. Europeans were driven out of Europe by aggressive Muslim empires. C. Europeans sought new trade routes to eastern Asia

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C.  Europeans started exploration in 1400s and 1500s because they wanted new trade routes to enter East Asia.  East Asia was one of the most prosperous regions of the world in these times.  Europeans wanted to trade spices, silk and other commodities to gain wealth.  They wanted to spread Christianity all around the world. So they sent messengers to these countries.