Question

Which of the following was a motive for European exploration between 1400 and 1800?

A. They were forced out by the Mongols.
B. They wanted to spread Islam throughout the world.
C. The wealth that could be made through trade
D. Escape from Old World diseases

Answer 1

A motive for European exploration between 1400 and 1800 was the wealth that could be made through trade.
The answer in this case is C.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. the wealth that could be made through trade.
A is incorrect because the Mongol Empire practically stopped existing in the 14th century. B is incorrect because Christianity was the biggest religion at the time. D is incorrect because they had many cures for these diseases. Thus, this leaves us with C as the correct answer, which is true - they went to Asia and the Americas in search of wealth and trade.