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Athens explorers of this time wanted a water trade route to replace the overland route of the Silk Road. The overland routes were long, dangerous and goods often didn't reach the European markets. It was reasoned that water route was faster, ships could carry more items, and less dangerous.
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Why did europeans seek a western route to Asia?
Because the Ottoman Empire had taken control of the Eastern Land Routes to asia. Portugal DID find an all water route that went east, it went around the southern tip of Africa. Columbus wanted to go west. But don't think Columbus was a hero for accidentally discovering the Americas. He also cut off the hands of the Natives that did not bring gold back to him. He was a lucky and savage man.
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they usually cut into the sides of the hills
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Christopher Columbus.
What was the name of the small island Columbus discovered instead of the trade route to Asia?
what is the name of the island Christopher columbus found instead of the short cut to Asia
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Use to cut short in sentence?
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What the short cut from Europe to Asia?
Technically there is no short cut since the two are connected, but the Middle East is considered the short cut between the two "continents"
How does seth mcfarland get his hair cut?
Last time I saw him he had the short short crue-cut.
