One of the most important motives were to expand their power and gain adherents to Christianity. The economic exchange and the search for gold and silver were some of the main reasons.
these explorations brought as a consequence, the creation of new routes, the resurgence of the urban life and of the commerce with the appearance of the Banks.
Germany intended to build up a powerful empire by occupying territory to the east and south. Then, after overrunning France, it would use air assaults to force Britian to make peace.
The Persian empire was in existence at the same time as ancient Egypts late period. Hope this helps.
Too much power in the state governments
The answer is going to be the the second option
