Question

According to the text what motivated the Spaniards and conquistadors to explore the Americas

A. They were in search of wealth and people to convert to Christianity.

B. Overpopulation and poverty drove Europeans to seek new land and opportunities.

C. They were compelled by imperial Spain to expand the glory of the empire.

D. Curiosity and adventure attracted most young Spaniards and Conquistadores to the Americas.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A

Although the text of the question is not, according to history, the Spaniards conquered America, the church and the crown were the main motivators to reach new lands.

The need to extract precious metals, the possession of raw materials to defend the kingdom was a priority for the king and expanding the number of Christian believers was a need of the church because the Muslims increased.

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