Why did Europeans sail across the Atlantic Ocean during the Age of Discovery? (Select all that apply.) A) European explorers attempted to claim new lands for the Carolingian dynasty. B) European explorers tried to find oceanic routes to Asia to trade for spices. C) European explorers attempted to claim new lands for the Byzantine Empire. D) European explorers wanted to gain wealth and notoriety.
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B) European explorers tried to find oceanic routes to Asia to trade for spices.
D) European explorers wanted to gain wealth and notoriety.
During the Age of Discovery, European explorers sought new trade routes to Asia, particularly for valuable spices. Additionally, the pursuit of wealth, notoriety, and territorial expansion were significant motivations for exploration. Options A and C are not accurate; the Carolingian dynasty and the Byzantine Empire were not the primary motivations for these transatlantic voyages.