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What did the explorers expect the Northwest Passage to provide?

A. A route around the tip of Africa
B. A shorter trip across the Atlantic
C. A shortcut to India and China
D. A way around South America



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Final answer:

Explorers sought a shortcut to India and China through the Northwest Passage.


Explanation:

The explorers expected the Northwest Passage to provide a shortcut to India and China. The quest for this passage was driven by the desire to find a faster trade route to the lucrative markets of the East and to bypass the Ottoman-controlled lands along traditional overland routes. European powers like Portugal and Spain sought to secure direct access to the valuable goods from Asia.


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