Which prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

Question 1 options:

A) Muslim invasion of Spain

B) desire for economic gain

C) the "mad scramble" for Africa

D) search for a land route to China

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3 March, 15:32

Which prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

Question 1 options:

A) Muslim invasion of Spain

B) desire for economic gain

C) the "mad scramble" for Africa

D) search for a land route to China

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Desire for economic gain prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery. The Europeans were struggling with less of a domination on maritime routes and were often running out of gold and silver, as well as some of the mines in Europe being exhausted. This then forced them to sail to North Africa to receive when trading wheat and olive oil, as well as them continuing the search for silver and gold they were looking for.

Which prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery?Question 1 options:A) Muslim invasion of SpainB) desire for economic gainC) the "mad scramble" for AfricaD) search for a land route to China

Which prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

Question 1 options:

A) Muslim invasion of Spain

B) desire for economic gain

C) the "mad scramble" for Africa

D) search for a land route to China