1. Christopher Columbus:
- Columbus wanted to prove that it was possible to reach the East Indies by sailing westward across the Atlantic Ocean. He believed that this would be a faster and more direct route to access the spice trade.
- Columbus aimed to find new trade routes and establish direct trade with Asia, bypassing the Ottoman Empire which controlled the traditional land routes.
- Columbus was also motivated by his desire for wealth and fame. He hoped to find vast riches, including gold, silver, and precious stones.
2. Vasco da Gama:
- Vasco da Gama was motivated by the desire to find an all-water route to reach the lucrative spice trade in the East Indies (modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia).
- Like Columbus, da Gama wanted to bypass the control of the Ottoman Empire and establish direct trade with Asia.
- Da Gama also aimed to establish Portuguese dominance and control over the spice trade, which was highly profitable and could significantly boost Portugal's economy.
What was the main motivating factors of Christopher Columbus’ and Vasco da Gama’s maritime voyage
Columbus wanted to gain
Columbus wanted to be the first
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