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What influenced Christopher Columbus to explore?
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far East. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.
How was Christopher Columbus motivated by God?
Christopher Columbus went exploring and sailed off to hunt for Asia. The reason Columbus had sailed off for Asia was because: He was looking for his spices located by the Silk Road. He was motivated by the spices and that was an example of one of the three G’s [God, Glory and Gold].
What incorrect assumptions did Christopher Columbus make?
Columbus, basing his calculations on incorrect assumptions about the size of the Earth, assumed it would be possible to reach the rich markets of eastern Asia by sailing west. Had he succeeded in finding a new trade route, it would have made him a very wealthy man.
Which statement best explains how the Catholic Church benefited from journeys Columbus made to the Americas?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Catholic priests were some of the harshest critics of Columbus because | Columbus enslaved American Indians. |
| Which statement best explains how the Catholic Church benefited from the journeys Columbus made to the Americas? The Catholic Church | gained followers by forcibly converting American Indians. |
Why was glory a motivation for exploration?
“Glory” refers to the competition between monarchies. Some kings wanted to claim new territories to strengthen their position in European politics and to increase their power. The intense competition between major European powers led to increased exploration, building of trade networks, and a scramble for colonies.
How did God motivate exploration?
Christians felt that it was their duty to go and convert people to the faith so that those people could be saved and could go to heaven. If they went exploring, they could come into contact with non-Christians and could try to convert those people. Thus, we say that “God” was one reason for exploration.