Question

Which was a purpose of Spanish and Portuguese voyages of exploration? A. investigating major world religions to bring back to their countries B. studying the governments of other countries around the world C. claiming lands for settling convicts D. establishing sea routes to the Indies to make profits from trade

Answer 1

The main purpose of Spanish and Portuguese voyages of exploration was "D. establishing sea routes to the Indies to make profits from trade," although once the New World was discovered the primary goal became to extract as many natural resources as possible. 

Answer 2

A. investigating major world religions to bring back to their countries