Question

1. which of the following was a major motivation for european exploration? a. the need to form military alliances with native populations. b. the desire to claim new land in honor of the king or queen. c. the demand to learn new languages from indigenous peoples. d. the urgency to find cures for diseases in europe.

Explanation:

European exploration was often driven by the desire for new land to claim in the name of monarchs for economic, political, and prestige - related reasons. Military alliances with natives were not a main motive, nor was a focus on language - learning or finding disease cures at the start of exploration.

Answer:

B. The desire to claim new land in honor of the King or Queen.