Empires and Imperialism Quick Check

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Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand paid for exploration to cross the Atlantic Ocean because they wanted to(1 point)
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find a new route to trade with Asian nations.
find a new route to trade with Asian nations.

conquer the Caribbean Islands.
conquer the Caribbean Islands.

show that they could use Portuguese sailing technologies.
show that they could use Portuguese sailing technologies.

build on existing trade relationships in the Western Hemisphere.
build on existing trade relationships in the Western Hemisphere.
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Answer 1

The correct response is: find a new route to trade with Asian nations.

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand sponsored exploration with the goal of finding new trade routes to Asia, particularly for valuable commodities like spices and silk.