Why hadn't Europeans used maritime routes before the age of exploration?

A. They feared that the Muslims controlling Portugal and Spain made maritime routes unsafe.

B. They didn't have the ships and navigation skills to travel around Africa to Asia.

C. They focused on exploring Europe for gold, silver, and other precious metals.

D. They were interested only in trading with other European nations.

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Jasmine Gamble

25 March, 10:59

Why hadn't Europeans used maritime routes before the age of exploration?

A. They feared that the Muslims controlling Portugal and Spain made maritime routes unsafe.

B. They didn't have the ships and navigation skills to travel around Africa to Asia.

C. They focused on exploring Europe for gold, silver, and other precious metals.

D. They were interested only in trading with other European nations.

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Noah Crosby · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. Europeans hadn't used maritime routes before the age of exploration because they focused on exploring Europe for gold, silver, and other precious metals. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.