What contributed to the beginning of the great geographical discoveries?

The main reason for the great geographical discoveries was the search for spices, spices, since the Ottoman Empire was barred from free access to India by land. The desire to conquer, create new colonies and search for precious metals (gold, silver). In this regard, the great maritime powers (Spain, Portugal) set off in search of an eastern route to India. It was the Portuguese who managed to find a sea route to India.



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