With the Ottoman empire controlling overland trade routes, the Europeans began to search for a water route to Asia.
European marine trade with Asia
- Started after the Portuguese successfully sailed around Africa to get to Asia.
- Was as a result of the Ottomans controlling overland trade routes.
The Europeans were Christians and did not want to be held hostage by the Muslim Ottoman empire controlling their trade with Asia. They therefore sought another way to get to Asia and did so around Africa.
In conclusion, option B is correct.
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