Question

what were the three main motives for european exploration, known as the \three gs\?
gold, gems, and geography
gold, glory, and god
guns, glory, and government
goods, governance, and growth

why did european nations seek direct trade routes to asia?
to avoid pirates in the mediterranean
to trade directly and bypass middlemen like the ottomans and italians
to find new sources of spices in europe
to escape religious persecution

Explanation:

1. The "Three G's" of European exploration refer to the desire for Gold (economic gain), Glory (prestige for nation and self), and God (spreading Christianity).
2. European nations sought direct trade routes to Asia to bypass middle - men like the Ottomans and Italians who controlled existing trade routes and added costs.

Answer:

1. B. Gold, Glory, and God
2. B. To trade directly and bypass middlemen like the Ottomans and Italians