Why did the Portuguese want to explore in the 1400s?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

A. They wanted to expand trade.

B. They wanted to expand Christianity.

C. They wanted to reclaim trade routes.

D. They wanted to reclaim lost land.

Answer 1

The best response would be:

A. They wanted to expand trade.

While expanding Christianity and reclaiming trade routes were also motivations, the primary driver for Portuguese exploration in the 1400s was to discover new trade routes and expand their trade networks, particularly in spices and other valuable goods.