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What was one of the primary motivations for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• To establish democratic governments

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To spread industrialization

• To escape religious persecution

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Three Gs" that motivated explorers?

• Gold

• Glory

• Geography

• God

The term "Gold" in the context of the Three Gs refers to:

• The desire to find new lands

• The pursuit of wealth and riches

• The spread of Christianity

• The quest for personal fame

Which Portuguese navigator is credited with discovering a sea route to India by sailing around the southern tip of Africa?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

What was the primary goal of Portuguese exploration along the African coast?

• To establish colonies for settlement

• To find a direct sea route to Asia

• To spread Christianity among African tribes

• To map the African continent

Which of the following explorers was sponsored by Spain and is known for his voyage that led to the European awareness of the American continents?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

The "Glory" aspect of the Three Gs primarily refers to:

• The desire for personal fame and national prestige

• The quest for religious conversion

• The accumulation of wealth

• The establishment of trade routes

Which Portuguese explorer was the first to reach the southern tip of Africa, known as the Cape of Good Hope?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Henry the Navigator