Question

Aside from obtaining wealth, what was another major reason why Spain wanted to expand its empire overseas?

A. to make major scientific discoveries

B. to spread Christianity

C. to create penal colonies

D. to obtain more slave laborers

Please help me quickly.

Answer 1

Spain along with the other Europeans wanted to spread Christianity, get gold fame and land. So I would say B

Answer 2

Option: B. to spread Christianity

Step-by-step explanation:

Aside from gaining wealth, Spanish spread Christianity in its overseas empire because of the Dudum siquidem, a Papal Bull (Inter caetera) issued by Pope Alexander VI in 1493. The Bull allowed lands to discovered which were not Inhabited by Christians and to convert the Natives. The Pope ordered the Catholic religion to spread overseas because of his belief in religious supremacy. Another reason to spread catholic faith was to save the souls of the natives.