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Why did the Portuguese want to sail around Africa?

A. They did not have access to trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea.

B. It was too much trouble to cross the Sahara by land.

C. They were seeking a shorter route to the Middle East.

D. The world's most bountiful fishing grounds were on the east coast of Africa.

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I believe it’s Letter C

Answer:

C

Explanation:

For centuries, Arab traders had controlled existing trade routes to Africa and Asia, which meant European merchants were forced to buy from Italian traders at high prices. They wanted to trade directly with Africa and Asia, but this meant that they had to find a new sea route

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