Question

Study the bulleted list below and answer the question that follows:

Primary Reasons for European Exploration

Spread Christianity

Economic development

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Which of the following would best complete this list?

(1 point)

Create political allies

Expand empires

Promote self-government

Locate new labor source

Answer 1

The option that would best complete the list of primary reasons for European exploration is **Expand empires**.

European exploration was motivated by the desire to acquire new territories and expand their influence, alongside the other reasons listed.