Why was it important for Europeans to find a direct trade route to Asia? European traders wanted to see the famed wealth and power of Asia's empires. Arabic and Venetian traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. Advances in ships and navigational technology made a direct route possible. Safe passage into the Mongol Empire simplified trading for Europeans.

Safe passage into the Mongol Empire simplified trading for Europeans.

Explanation:

The main reason why Europeans wanted to find a direct trade route to Asia was because, with the fall of Constantinople, the Ottoman Turks had come to dominate the Silk Road. This was the land passage that Europe had used to trade with Asia. Under Turk control, the trade became more dangerous and difficult. Therefore, Europeans wanted to find a direct route so that they could avoid dealing with the new regime of the Ottoman Turks.

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