The statement that 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." This reflects the motivations of Portuguese explorers to both spread Christianity and enhance Portugal's standing among Christian nations.
Which statement summarizes the role of Christianity in driving Portuguese exploration?
Portugal wanted to convert European Protestants to Catholicism
Portugal was not motivated by Christianity
Portugal sought to discover Prester John, convert Africans to Christianity, and maintain prestige in Christian Europe
Henry the Navigator hoped expanding the faith and finding Prester John would see him made pope
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