What was a major motivational factor for sailing expeditions during the Age of Discovery?

Question

orthodox Christians controlled the overland routes to the Asian spice markets

muslims controlled the overland routes to Asian spice markets

European monarchs sought refuge from the bubonic plague ravaging Europe at the time

the catholic church paid monarchs large sums of money to find the fabled herp prester john

is it c

Answer 1

i mean b not c

Answer 2

Yeah b is correct.

Answer 3

thank u