Which of the Following Was Not One of the Reasons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not one of the reasons for Europeans' desire to explore lands overseas in the 16th century?

A) Europeans desired the valuable spices available in the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa.
B) Europeans needed to alleviate a trade deficit caused by high prices for oriental spices charged by Middle Eastern and Italian traders.
C) The increasing population density in Europe made the acquisition of new land for farming and permanent settlement in North America a necessity.
D) Christian Europeans were driven by a missionary zeal and wanted to convert non-believers to their faith.
E) They wanted to search for riches in overseas lands including gold, silver, and precious gemstones such as rubies and emeralds.