Question

Which of these was not a reason European explorers took to the seas in the 15th and 16th centuries?

They wished to accumulate wealth from gold and trade.


They wanted to respectfully learn about new cultures and religions, and to do no harm to them.


They wished to save souls by converting the populations they encountered to Christianity.


They were intrigued by the idea of going on an adventure to a new place with endless possibilities.


They hoped to find new, more convenient trade routes to India and Southeast Asia.

Answer 1

They were intrigued by the idea of going on an adventure to a new place with endless possibilities.

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