Question

During the Age of Discovery, what was a common reason rulers sent

Answer 1

Answer:

D. They wanted to expand their power in the world.

Explanation:

The age of Discovery is considered to roughly start from early fifteenth century and continue into the early seventeenth century. During this age the rulers sponsored explorers considering the political and trade benefits which unknown lands could offer them..

Options A, B, and C are incorrect because the journeys' main purpose was political and economic.