To circumvent the costly overland trade which required them to trade with the Muslim world (the Middle East).
Athens explorers of this time wanted a water trade route to replace the overland route of the Silk Road. The overland routes were long, dangerous and goods often didn't reach the European markets. It was reasoned that water route was faster, ships could carry more items, and less dangerous.
The most famous trade route that was in the area of Russia was the Silk Road.
trade route
There really wasn't much trade that happened in the Middle Ages. Some sailors followed the coastlines and traded along the coast, but overland trade didn't start until the late 1390's or 1400's. It was very dangerous and a long expensive trip overland.
the overland trade route stretching from the Black Sea to Cina is called the "Silk Road"
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the silk road i think
The colonies provided an overland route by which to trade.
Silk Road.
overland route from san francisco to boston
To circumvent the costly overland trade which required them to trade with the Muslim world (the Middle East).
The overland stagecoach was under attack by Indians. The overland route was the longest, but the safest.
Magellan, and other Europeans, wanted a westward route to China and the Orient because the established overland trade route to the East was being restricted by the Muslim empires that straddled it.
Khyber pass.
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