Using the map, which of the following summarizes Christopher Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s voyages? (1 point) Responses Both wanted to spread Christianity and acquire fertile land to expand their territories through the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Asia and da Gama wanted to acquire India. Both wanted to spread Christianity and acquire fertile land to expand their territories through the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Asia and da Gama wanted to acquire India. Both wanted to claim the glory of gaining direct access to the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to expand Spanish territories and da Gama wanted direct access to Asian goods. Both wanted to claim the glory of gaining direct access to the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to expand Spanish territories and da Gama wanted direct access to Asian goods. Both Spain and Portugal were very small countries and wanted to expand their size through Indian Ocean trade; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Portugal and da Gama wanted to claim Spain. Both Spain and Portugal were very small countries and wanted to expand their size through Indian Ocean trade; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Portugal and da Gama wanted to claim Spain. Both wanted direct access to Asian luxury goods through the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to acquire spices in the Indies and da Gama wanted to acquire tea, spices, and silk.

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The best summary of Christopher Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s voyages is:

Both wanted to claim the glory of gaining direct access to the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to expand Spanish territories and da Gama wanted direct access to Asian goods.

This response accurately reflects their motivations and the context of their explorations, distinguishing between Columbus's goal of reaching the Americas (mistakenly thinking he would reach Asia) and Da Gama's successful voyage directly to India for trade.