Question

During the age of exploration and colonization, European countries competed not only for territory but also for dominance in what other area?friendships with Native Americans• spread of religious beliefs
O control of mountain regions
• international alliances with other European nations

Answer 1

During the age of exploration and colonization, European countries competed not only for territory but also for the **spread of religious beliefs**. Many European powers, particularly Spain and Portugal, sought to convert Indigenous populations to Christianity as part of their colonial missions.