Question

why were the europeans intrested in the east?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Europeans first became interested in Africa for trade route purposes. They were looking for ways to avoid the taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires in Southwest Asia. Sailing around Africa was the obvious choice, but it was a long voyage and could not be completed without “pit stops” along the way.

Answer 2

Answer:

because they wanted to share the luxury goods and takes the spices from