Question

how did the goals of king ferdinand and queen isabella most directly shape christopher columbus’s 1492 voyage? choose 1 answer: a they opposed ocean exploration and told columbus to wait until wars in iberia ended before attempting any risky sailing trips. b expecting wealth and prestige, they sponsored columbuss westward voyage to reach asian markets and spread christianity. c they hired columbus to lead raids against portugal’s atlantic island colonies and capture ships from rival kingdoms. d treating the trip like a pirate mission for spain, they gave columbus permission to attack other explorers and seize their cargo.

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect because Ferdinand and Isabella supported exploration, not opposed it.
• Option B is correct. The monarchs sought wealth (from Asian trade) and prestige, and also wanted to spread Christianity, so they sponsored Columbus's westward voyage.
• Option C is incorrect as Columbus's voyage was for exploration and trade/religious spread, not raids on Portugal's colonies.
• Option D is incorrect as Columbus's voyage was not a pirate mission; it was for exploration, trade, and spreading Christianity.

Answer:

B. Expecting wealth and prestige, they sponsored Columbus's westward voyage to reach Asian markets and spread Christianity.