7. Europeans desired to find a water way to Asia because - A. Many thieves were found along the land routes B. A ship sailed smoother than a wagon was pulled across land c. You could travel faster by water than by land Ships were easier to construct than wagons

A)

Explanation:

Thieves were a big thing back then along the trails to Asia.

C

Explanation:

Thieves weren't really a problem since once you got into Asia, the trade routes were protected by local empires, especially the mongolian empire who had domination over the silk road back then since they ruled China for a while. Europeans mainly wanted to get to Asia faster so that they could bring back more goods at a faster rate.

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