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Why did Christopher Columbus seek a direct sea route to Asia?
 
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lbonbom14
06/25/09
Why did Christopher Columbus seek a direct sea route to Asia?
           
 
trmichaels
06/26/09
replied to: lbonbom14
Such a route would have made European trade with the region much easier, reducing the costs of such Asian luxuries as silk and spices in Europe.