Question

What was the difference between the Explorers of Portugal and Explorers of spain

Answer 1

The answer above is correct but just to add on, the Portuguese were the first to reach an unknown continent.

Answer 2

The Spanish were motivated by a desire for gold

Step-by-step explanation:

The gold was used by the Spanish monarchy to pay off its debts and also to fund its 'religious' wars. Therefore, gold started to trickle out to other European countries who benefited from the Spanish wealth