1. Which was a major cause of European exploration? (1 Point)
(A). The need to reduce Europe's population
(B). A desire for direct access to spices
(C). The need to limit the growth of Arab empires
(D). A desire for better fishing grounds
A desire for direct access to spices(answer B). This was the major cause of European exploration.They desired to control trade by example cut middle men in the trade with Asia , control trade routes and also they desired for exotic goods.
