Which statement summarizes the role of Christianity in driving Portuguese exploration?(1 point)
Responses
Portugal was not motivated by Christianity.
Portugal was not motivated by Christianity.
Portugal sought to discover Prester John, convert Africans to Christianity, and maintain prestige in Christian Europe.
Portugal sought to discover Prester John, convert Africans to Christianity, and maintain prestige in Christian Europe.
Henry the Navigator hoped expanding the faith and finding Prester John would see him made pope.
Henry the Navigator hoped expanding the faith and finding Prester John would see him made pope.
Portugal wanted to convert European Protestants to Catholicism.
1 answer
The statement that best summarizes the role of Christianity in driving Portuguese exploration is:
"Portugal sought to discover Prester John, convert Africans to Christianity, and maintain prestige in Christian Europe."
This reflects Portugal's motivations for exploration, including the pursuit of Christian missions and the desire to enhance its status among European powers.
