Why did europeans become interested in exploring a direct route to asia that bypassed the mediterranean? a. they sought a land free of religious persecution. b. they wanted direct access to the riches of asia and desired a crusade against the muslims. c. they hoped to develop trade relations with muslim merchants. d. they thought a direct route would allow trader cartographers to make accurate maps of the region.

The answer is B. They wanted direct access to the riches of Asia and desired a crusade against the Muslims

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