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Because land routes to Asia had been cut off in the fourteenth century, Europeans had to find a new way to trade with Asia. A. Reports by travelers indicated that people in Asia were interested in renewing trade with Europeans. B. For trade in Asian goods such as spices to be profitable, these items needed to be transported in large quantities by sea C. Wind-driven caravels were developed to carry cargo across the oceans. D. Europeans wanted to import spices from Asia in order to improve the taste of food and to make perfumes and medicines E. European galleys were able to bring Asian goods across the Indian Ocean and around the African coastline. F. The development of maps, navigational instruments and a maritime code of conduct provided crucial elements for long- distance navigation