Which most accurately describes why the Portuguese wanted to sail around Africa to reach India?
orthodox Christians controlled trade routes along the mediterian, requiring a new route to acquire spices
the Portuguese wanted to trade papaya, coffee, cocoa, and bananas for Indian gold and luxury items
the Portuguese believed the lost city of Atlantis was located on the shores of India and contained gold and riches
Muslims controlled trade routes along the Meditteranean, required a new route to acquire spices
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d is correct
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Does anyone know the right answer then?
The most accurate option that describes why the Portuguese wanted to sail around Africa to reach India is:
Muslims controlled trade routes along the Mediterranean, requiring a new route to acquire spices.
To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the historical context of the time period. During the 15th century, European merchants and explorers were seeking new trade routes to access the valuable spices of the East, such as pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. These spices were in high demand in Europe but were primarily controlled by Muslim traders who monopolized the Mediterranean trade routes.
Knowing this, the Portuguese were motivated to find an alternative route to bypass Muslim-controlled routes. They wanted to establish direct trade relations with India and other parts of the East, avoiding the need to rely on Middle Eastern intermediaries. By sailing around the coast of Africa, the Portuguese hoped to reach India and gain direct access to these valuable spice markets. This option accurately reflects their motivation for seeking a new trade route.