Question

use the excerpt to answer the question. \when we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. i called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest, asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all i was taking possession of this island for their lord and lady the king and queen. soon many of the islanders gathered round us. i could see that they were people who would be more easily converted to our holy faith by love than by coercion.\ using the excerpt from christopher columbuss journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how columbuss and vasco da gamas motivations were different? (1 point) both had three motivating factors, however, columbus achieved spices, god, and glory, whereas da gama achieved glory and silk. both had three motivating factors, however, columbus achieved silk and god, whereas da gama spread christianity to the new world. both had three motivating factors, however, columbus was the first to explore around africa, whereas da gama was second. both had three motivating factors, however, columbus achieved direct access to portugal, whereas da gama gained access to spain

Explanation:

Columbus's motivations included seeking wealth (spices), spreading Christianity (God), and achieving personal glory. Vasco da Gama's main motivations were also related to wealth (silk, spices) and glory. The first option correctly contrasts Columbus's focus on spices, God, and glory with da Gama's focus on glory and silk (as da Gama's voyages were more about finding a sea - route to India for trade in spices and silk). The second option is incorrect as da Gama's main focus was not just silk. The third option is wrong because da Gama did not spread Christianity to the New World (Columbus's voyages were to the Americas - the New World). The fourth option is incorrect as Columbus did not explore around Africa (da Gama did) and the access to countries part is also wrong.

Answer:

A. Both had three motivating factors, however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.