Question

which was not a motivation for european exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?
ottoman control of the silk road
the rediscovery of greco-roman culture
the desire for wealth
a spirit of curiosity

Explanation:

• Ottoman control of the Silk Road blocked European trade routes, pushing explorers to find new sea paths, so this was a motivation.
• The desire for wealth (gold, spices, trade profits) was a core driver of European exploration.
• A spirit of curiosity about new lands, peoples, and knowledge motivated many explorers.
• The rediscovery of Greco-Roman culture was part of the Renaissance, which influenced intellectual thought but was not a direct motivation for overseas exploration.

Answer:

B. the rediscovery of Greco-Roman culture