Europeans sailed south along the coast of Africa motivated by a desire to find a sea route to India and bypass Ottoman-controlled lands for the spice trade.
European exploration along the coast of Africa was primarily motivated by a desire to search for a sea route to India and Asia. This search was driven by European countries seeking to bypass the Ottoman-controlled traditional overland routes to access the lucrative spice trade. The introduction of new navigational technologies and the promise of great wealth and religious motives also played vital roles in spurring these expeditions.
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