Why did european merchants eventually seek a sea route to asia? european merchants were allowed to bring back only a small amount of goods. european merchants were heavily taxed by the ottoman empire. european merchants brought back goods that europeans did not value. european merchants were heavily taxed by european governments.

Option: European merchants were allowed to bring back only a small amount of goods.

Explanation:

European merchants were seeking a sea route to Asia because it brought them a profit when they get back to their homeland. The goods which were brought from Asia were considered to be expensive and priced as gold. Most of the item which was brought to Europe were the spices, silk, porcelain, gems and jewels.

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