European countries set up colonies in Asia following the discovery of western and new eastern routes to these lands. What impact did these colonies have on the countries of Europe? a. These settlements paid taxes to their home governments, which made European countries and their monarchs richer.
b. These settlements became homes for traveling merchants, who preferred to live outside Europe.

Correct answer is a. These settlements paid taxes to their home governments, which made European countries and their monarchs richer.

Explanation:

A is the correct answer because with the establishment of colonies governments were able to use their resources, which strengthen the economy of those countries, including their leaders.

B is not correct because although some merchants would move themselves to those areas in general it wasn't something that happened that often,