Which of the following was one of drivers of european exploration in the 1400s and 1500s?
a. europeans sought new trade routes to eastern asia.
b. europeans were driven out of europe by aggressive muslim empires.
c. europeans were in a race against african countries to colonize the world.

23. how does specialization among nations encourage interdependence? nations work together to share labor and resources to produce vital goods. nations sign treaties prohibiting taxes on imports. nations produce specific goods and then trade to obtain things they need. nations that are more developed agree to fund development in nations with limited industry.