Why was Columbus Looking for Asia?

The video explores the transition from the Renaissance to the Early Modern Period, focusing on Columbus's motivations to find a new route to Asia. It discusses the significance of the Silk Road and the Byzantine Empire's role in trade. The rise of the Ottoman Empire and its impact on European trade routes is highlighted, leading to European exploration efforts, particularly by the Portuguese, to find alternative paths to Asia.

What were Columbus's motivations for seeking a westward route to Asia?

Describe the role of the Ottoman Empire in the decline of the Roman Empire.