1. which was a major cause of european exploration? (1 point) (a). the need to reduce europe's population (b). a desire for direct access to spices (c). the need to limit the growth of arab empires (d). a desire for better fishing grounds

A  desire   for  direct  access to  spices(answer  B). This  was  the  major  cause  of European  exploration.They  desired  to  control  trade  by  example   cut  middle  men  in  the  trade  with  Asia ,  control  trade  routes  and  also they  desired  for  exotic  goods.