Question

Why did Europeans try to find a sea route to Asia during the exploration of the Americas?

to introduce the Native Americans to the people in Asia

to find a path by which to conquer Asian nations

to create a cheaper way to get spices and silk

to teach Asian nations how to build bigger ships

Answer 1

Answer:

to create a cheaper way to get spices and silk

Explanation:

European rulers from the countries of Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands wanted to increase their power by trading silks and spices found in Asia. To achieve their goal, they needed to find a sea route to Asia !! Spanish and Portuguese explorers traveled in two directions.