Which was a purpose of Spanish and Portuguese voyages of exploration?

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studying the governments of other countries around the world

studying the governments of other countries around the world

investigating major world religions to bring back to their countries

investigating major world religions to bring back to their countries

establishing sea routes to the Indies to make profits from trade

establishing sea routes to the Indies to make profits from trade

claiming lands for settling convicts

claiming lands for settling convicts

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The purpose of Spanish and Portuguese voyages of exploration primarily included establishing sea routes to the Indies to make profits from trade. These expeditions aimed to find new trade routes for spices, precious metals, and other valuable goods, significantly influencing global trade patterns.

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