Which of the Following Was NOT One of the Reasons

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons why Europeans wished to explore lands overseas in the fourteenth century?

• A)Europeans desired the valuable spices available in the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa.
• B)Europeans needed to alleviate a trade deficit caused by the high prices charged by Middle Eastern and Italian traders.
• C)The increasing population density in Europe made the acquisition of new farmland in North America a necessity.
• D)Christian Europeans were driven by a missionary zeal and wanted to convert nonbelievers in lands overseas to the Christian faith.
• E)Europeans wanted to explore lands overseas in search of riches, including gold, silver, and precious gemstones such as rubies and .

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