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What economic factor contributed significantly to European colonial expansion in the 16th century?
What economic factor contributed significantly to European colonial expansion in the 16th century?
Which political factor was a major influence on the expansion efforts of Portugal and Spain?
Which political factor was a major influence on the expansion efforts of Portugal and Spain?
What was one of the primary religious motivations behind European colonial expansion?
What was one of the primary religious motivations behind European colonial expansion?
Which intellectual factor serves as an example of the adventurous spirit driving exploration?
Which intellectual factor serves as an example of the adventurous spirit driving exploration?
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What mindset encapsulated the European belief that they had a duty to 'civilize' other cultures?
What mindset encapsulated the European belief that they had a duty to 'civilize' other cultures?
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Study Notes
Reasons for European Colonial Expansion
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Economic Factors
- Trade routes were blocked by Muslims and Italian merchants, forcing Europeans to find new sea routes
- Increased demand for raw materials like cotton and wool
- Demand for more products led to the search for new markets overseas
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Political Factors
- European Monarchs and nobles encouraged voyages for resources and power
- Spain and Portugal gained wealth and strength from overseas colonies
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Religious Factors
- The Roman Catholic Church sent missionaries to spread their faith
- Protestant groups also sent missionaries
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Intellectual Factors
- Spirit of adventure and personal triumph encouraged exploration
- Accounts of Asian wealth, like from Marco Polo, further fueled exploration efforts
- A sense of duty to civilize other cultures through missionary work developed
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Explore the various factors that drove European nations to expand their territories during the age of colonialism. This quiz covers economic, political, religious, and intellectual motivations that fueled exploration and colonization efforts by countries like Spain and Portugal. Test your knowledge on how these elements shaped the modern world.
