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There are many reasons for that decision taken by the traders.

1. In general transporting will be cheap if you take the route via sea than the land. (Ref: An inquiry into the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith)

2. before European traders discovered the sea route to Asia, they use to take the land route, which passes via the Middle East. And when once the sea routes were discovered the costs of many imported goods fell to one third of its value.

So the European traders started to travel to Asia by the sea.

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Who was the European explorer whose descriptions of the riches of China made traders want to go Asia?

The European explorer whose vivid descriptions of the riches of China inspired traders to seek opportunities in Asia was Marco Polo. His travels, documented in "The Travels of Marco Polo," depicted the wealth, culture, and exotic goods of the East, particularly during his time at the court of Kublai Khan. His accounts fueled European interest in trade with Asia and contributed to the Age of Exploration.


What made the Dutch East India Company different from other European traders in Asia?

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was distinct from other European traders in Asia due to its unprecedented level of state support and its status as a sovereign entity. Established in 1602, it was granted a monopoly on Dutch trade in the East Indies and had the authority to make treaties, wage war, and govern territories. This allowed the VOC to establish a powerful and efficient trading network, often using military force to secure its interests, unlike other European traders who operated primarily as private enterprises. Additionally, the VOC's innovative financial structure, including the issuance of shares, enabled it to raise substantial capital for its expansive operations.


What continent did European countries want to take control of?

Asia


What resources did Asia have that Europe wanted?

Europe sought various resources from Asia, including spices like pepper, cinnamon, and cloves, which were highly valued for their flavoring and preservative qualities. Additionally, luxury goods such as silk, porcelain, and precious stones attracted European traders. The demand for these items spurred exploration and trade routes, ultimately leading to significant interactions between the two regions.


Why did European countries want to build new empires in Asia and Africa?

Power and Money.

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What is the cause to European traders began to travel to Asia by sea?

They traveled to Asia by sea so that they could trade. Asia had spices, tea, paper, silk, and more that the European traders wanted.


Is it true that if traders wanted goods from Asia they had to travel to Asia to buy them?

no


When did Arab traders first begin to trade in southeast Asia?

Arab traders first began to trade in south east Asia in 3000BC.


What good causes traders from all parts of Asia to travel to Indonesia?

For its Spices


What was the name of the road that traders originally used to travel to asia?

It was called The Silk Road.


Who was the European whose descriptions of the riches of china made traders want to go to Asia?

Marco Polo


When did the European traders arrive in southwest Asia?

European traders arrived in Southwest Asia around the first century after the birth of Jesus Christ. The Crusades would later make it difficult to trade with the Arabs and Europeans began to look for routes other than land routes.


Why was the silk road important to Chang' an?

Because it made it easier for traders to travel and get good items into and out of Asia.


What did vasco da gama's voyage show the European traders?

a way to Asia without using the silk road previously used


What did Vasco da Gama's voyage show European traders?

a way to Asia without using the silk road previously used


Why did europeans begin to took for a sea route to Asia?

There are many reasons for that decision taken by the traders. 1. In general transporting will be cheap if you take the route via sea than the land. (Ref: An inquiry into the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith) 2. before European traders discovered the sea route to Asia, they use to take the land route, which passes via the Middle East. And when once the sea routes were discovered the costs of many imported goods fell to one third of its value. So the European traders started to travel to Asia by the sea.


Why were some European traders interested in Marco Polo's adventures?

Polo's book was a best seller. He described places, people, and things that no one had ever seen. For men like Columbus it was a call to explore and to find ways to bring back the things people wanted. The man/country that found a water route to Asia would be very rich and dominate the waterways to Asia. This was motivated by riches, fame, and power.