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Problem 10 - Entrance Test

What was the impact of the discovery of new sea routes to Asia on Europe?

A. It led to a decline in European tradeB. It increased European access to Asian goods and led to colonialism.C. It had no significant impact on EuropeD. It strengthened the power of Asian empires.

Correct: B

The discovery of new sea routes to Asia, particularly by Portugal and Spain, allowed Europeans to bypass traditional land routes, increasing access to valuable Asian goods and ultimately leading to European colonialism and exploitation of Asian resources.