Question

Which of the following was a motive for European exploration between 1400 and 1800?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. the wealth that could be made through trade.
A is incorrect because the Mongol Empire practically stopped existing in the 14th century. B is incorrect because Christianity was the biggest religion at the time. D is incorrect because they had many cures for these diseases. Thus, this leaves us with C as the correct answer, which is true - they went to Asia and the Americas in search of wealth and trade.

Answer 2

A motive for European exploration between 1400 and 1800 was the wealth that could be made through trade.
 The answer in this case is C.