Question

Use the excerpt to answer the question. “When we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. I called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest,…asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all I was taking possession of this island for their Lord and Lady the King and Queen.…Soon many of the islanders gathered round us. I could see that they were people who would be more easily converted to our Holy Faith by love than by coercion.” Using the excerpt from Christopher Columbus’s journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s motivations were different? (1 point) Responses Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk. Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk. Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain. Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain. Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second. Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second. Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.

Answer 1

The best response that summarizes the differences in motivations between Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama is:

"Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk."

This response highlights the distinct outcomes and motivations each explorer had during their respective voyages. Columbus was primarily focused on discovering new lands and spreading Christianity, while da Gama's voyages were aimed at finding a sea route to India and acquiring valuable spices and silk.