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A) Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism? (1 point)
Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.
Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.
Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.
Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa.
A) Identify the religious motivations that led to European exploration. What was the cause/effect
each motivation contributed to European exploration? (1 point)
Muslim conquests into Iberia and hostile Christian missionaries were two of the most important
motivators. These hostile missionaries would wage war against Indigenous populations in the New
World.
The Crusades showcased how Christian missionaries peacefully spread their religion to foreign
peoples. This would later influence Christian rulers during the age of exploration.
Missionaries were sent to convert Muslims through violent means during the Reconquista. The
Reconquista was a successful experiment in using missionaries against a “hostile” religion.
Violent conversion rooted in the Reconquista and Crusades, coupled with charitable causes from
Christian missions, were both important motivators during European exploration.
Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.
Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.
Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.
Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa.
A) Identify the religious motivations that led to European exploration. What was the cause/effect
each motivation contributed to European exploration? (1 point)
Muslim conquests into Iberia and hostile Christian missionaries were two of the most important
motivators. These hostile missionaries would wage war against Indigenous populations in the New
World.
The Crusades showcased how Christian missionaries peacefully spread their religion to foreign
peoples. This would later influence Christian rulers during the age of exploration.
Missionaries were sent to convert Muslims through violent means during the Reconquista. The
Reconquista was a successful experiment in using missionaries against a “hostile” religion.
Violent conversion rooted in the Reconquista and Crusades, coupled with charitable causes from
Christian missions, were both important motivators during European exploration.
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A) The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is: **Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.** This reflects the common justification for imperialism during the 19th and early 20th centuries, where European powers often claimed they had a moral obligation to "civilize" supposedly less developed societies.
A) The religious motivations that led to European exploration included the desire to spread Christianity and the competition between Christian nations. The cause/effect relationship for each motivation is as follows:
**Cause**: The Reconquista, which was a centuries-long effort by Christian kingdoms to reclaim territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula, fostered a sense of religious zeal among Europeans.
**Effect**: This zeal contributed to the motivation for exploration, as European powers sought to spread Christianity to new lands, often justifying their conquests and colonization efforts as necessary for saving souls and spreading the Christian faith.
Similarly:
**Cause**: The Crusades brought attention to the wealth of the East and heightened conflict between Christianity and Islam.
**Effect**: This led to increased European interest in exploring new trade routes and territories, as well as a desire to combat perceived threats from non-Christian peoples, thus further fueling exploration efforts.
Both violent and charitable conversion efforts played a role in driving European exploration, leading to interactions—often violent—with Indigenous populations.
A) The religious motivations that led to European exploration included the desire to spread Christianity and the competition between Christian nations. The cause/effect relationship for each motivation is as follows:
**Cause**: The Reconquista, which was a centuries-long effort by Christian kingdoms to reclaim territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula, fostered a sense of religious zeal among Europeans.
**Effect**: This zeal contributed to the motivation for exploration, as European powers sought to spread Christianity to new lands, often justifying their conquests and colonization efforts as necessary for saving souls and spreading the Christian faith.
Similarly:
**Cause**: The Crusades brought attention to the wealth of the East and heightened conflict between Christianity and Islam.
**Effect**: This led to increased European interest in exploring new trade routes and territories, as well as a desire to combat perceived threats from non-Christian peoples, thus further fueling exploration efforts.
Both violent and charitable conversion efforts played a role in driving European exploration, leading to interactions—often violent—with Indigenous populations.