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?
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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 silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
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.
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West African trading empires gained power as new resources became available.
Chinese dynasties in Asia lost wealth from global trade.
Silver mines contributed to the wealth of South American economies..
New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.
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The cartaz system made few long-lasting or impactful changes.
Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade.
Portuguese, Muslim, and Venetian traders formed an alliance to share ports and profits using the cartaz system.
Muslim and Venetian traders gained power as people bought cartazes from them.
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