Question

question 1-7
what was one motivation for european monarchs to sponsor voyages of exploration in the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries?
○ to limit the influences of merchant guilds.
○ to reduce overpopulation in western europe
○ to increase wealth through international trade
○ to strengthen central governments in western europe

Explanation:

During the 15th - 16th centuries, European monarchs sponsored exploration voyages mainly to increase wealth through international trade (like accessing new trade routes, spices, etc.). Limiting merchant guilds wasn't a main motive for exploration sponsorship. Reducing overpopulation wasn't a driver, and strengthening central governments was more about domestic policies, while exploration was for trade - related wealth gain.

Answer:

To increase wealth through international trade (the option "To increase wealth through international trade" among the given options, assuming the options are labeled as: A. To limit the influences of merchant guilds, B. To reduce overpopulation in Western Europe, C. To increase wealth through international trade, D. To strengthen central governments in Western Europe; so the answer is C. To increase wealth through international trade)