What Role Did Religion Play in Columbus's Explorations

question 122

Multiple Choice

What role did religion play in Columbus's explorations?

• A) None whatsoever.
• B) Columbus was determined to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
• C) Catholics in Spain and Italy supported his expeditions because they wanted to end Muslim control of the eastern trade.
• D) Columbus benefited from Ferdinand and Isabella's efforts to promote tolerance in Spain.
• E) Spain wanted Columbus to find a refuge for the Jews that the king was driving out of the country.

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