The urge to break the Islamic monopoly of the spice trade ultimately drove Columbus to sail into the Atlantic, hoping to go directly to _________.

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Columbus aimed to find a direct sea route to Asia, particularly to the regions known for their rich spice trade, such as the Malabar Coast of India. This was part of his quest to find a westward route to Asia, bypassing the Islamic empires that dominated the overland and Mediterranean trade routes.

The Urge to Break the Islamic Monopoly of the Spice