Well they invented the abacus and the wheel 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: The 2nd choice
Explanation:
Overlapping claims by the French, the British, and the Spanish created fierce competition between the three European nations.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Marcus leapt up to grab the kitten before the bicycle could hit it.
Explanation:
Because Marcus assumed the bycycle could hit it before it did. (sorry if this is wrong)
 
        
             
        
        
        
• european explorers hoped to find riches in distant countries and discover a sea route to Asia 
• europeans hoped to spread christianity to people throughout the world and drive Muslims out of other lands
• Europeans began to build stronger,faster ships and other technology making trips easier 
• theres other reasons but those are the main three