Which statement summarizes the role of Christianity in driving Portuguese exploration?(1 point)

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Portugal was not motivated by Christianity.
Portugal was not motivated by Christianity.

Portugal wanted to convert European Protestants to Catholicism.
Portugal wanted to convert European Protestants to Catholicism.

Henry the Navigator hoped expanding the faith and finding Prester John would see him made pope.
Henry the Navigator hoped expanding the faith and finding Prester John would see him made pope.

Portugal sought to discover Prester John, convert Africans to Christianity, and maintain prestige in Christian Europe

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes the role of Christianity in driving Portuguese exploration is:

Portugal sought to discover Prester John, convert Africans to Christianity, and maintain prestige in Christian Europe.