Why did the Portuguese want to sail around Africa?

A. They did not have access to trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea.

B. It was too much trouble to cross the Sahara by land.

C. They were seeking a shorter route to the Middle East.

D. The world's most bountiful fishing grounds were on the east coast of Africa.

Answer:

C

Explanation:

For centuries, Arab traders had controlled existing trade routes to Africa and Asia, which meant European merchants were forced to buy from Italian traders at high prices. They wanted to trade directly with Africa and Asia, but this meant that they had to find a new sea route

The reason why the Portuguese want to sail around Africa is: C. "They were seeking a shorter route to the Middle East."

The Portuguese sought an alternative route to the valuable spice trade of the East Indies, which was previously controlled by overland routes and dominated by the Italians and Ottomans.

By sailing around Africa, they aimed to establish direct maritime access to the riches of the East, thus bypassing the dangerous and costly overland journey through the Middle East. This motivated their explorations and ultimately led to the Age of Discovery.

Thus, the answer is: option C.

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Example: distributed food to the poor
List 3 more.

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B
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Treated American Indians as individuals

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making laws


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interpreting laws

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read, write in their Native language
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