Which of these were reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply.(2 points)

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He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
He went in search of an easier route to Asia.

He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery.

Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.
Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions.

Spain wanted to control the spice trade.

Answer 1

The reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain include:

1. He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
2. Spain wanted to control the spice trade.

The other options are not primary motivations for Columbus's first voyage. While the enslaving of Native Americans would occur later, it was not the original aim of his voyage. Spain's interest in discovering new cultures and religions was present but not a central reason for Columbus's initial voyage.