Though Western Europe was isolated from trade with Asia during most of the Middle Ages, the Crusades and books by travelers like Marco Polo kept Europeans interested in Asia. Stories about the riches of China and India, and the limited availability of goods like silk and spices from those areas, fueled European desire for adventure and profit. 1. Why were Europeans interested in Asia

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Answer:

Europeans were interested in Asia because it had products that were not available in Europe and that they could benefit economically from them.

Explanation:

Europeans took an interest in Asia because they realized that some Asian countries had an abundance they could use for their economic benefit. Besides, these lands had products such as the species or silk, which were hard to get or even exclusive from Asia, and  Europeans took an interest in them.