Exploration Motives

A group of European explorers sets sail for Asia to find a direct route to the spice markets and to bring back silk, tea, and other luxury goods without relying on traders from the Middle East.

• Economic

• Government/Political

• Religion

• Science & Tecnology

A king sends missionaries on an expedition to the Americas to convert the indigenous peoples to Christianity, believing this will help demonstrate his devotion to God and expand his influence over the new lands.

• Economic

• Government/Political

• Religion

• Science & Technology

In the race to expand their empire, European nations fight to control valuable territories and trade routes, hoping that controlling more land will increase their wealth and power.

• Economic

• Religion

• Government/Political

• Science/Technology

A shipbuilder creates stronger, faster ships that can sail longer distances and withstand harsher conditions, allowing explorers to travel safely to unknown lands.

• Economics

• Government/ Politcal

• Religion

• Science & Tecnology

Bonus Question: A European monarch sponsors an expedition to the New World. The explorers are tasked with finding gold and silver to bring back, while also establishing missions to convert native populations to Christianity in order to strengthen the monarch's influence over the newly claimed lands. (Select two answers.)

• Economics

• Government/Political

• Religion

• Science & Technology