When we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. I called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest,…asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all I was taking possession of this island for their Lord and Lady the King and Queen.…Soon many of the islanders gathered round us. I could see that they were people who would be more easily converted to our Holy Faith by love than by coercion.”
Using the excerpt from Christopher Columbus’s journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s motivations were different?
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Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
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Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
To answer this question, we need to analyze the excerpt from Christopher Columbus's journal during his first voyage. In the excerpt, Columbus describes his observations upon reaching the island, including the fine green trees, abundant streams, and different kinds of fruit. He then mentions his intention to take possession of the island in the name of their Lord and Lady the King and Queen. He also notes that he believes the islanders would be more easily converted to their Holy Faith through love rather than coercion.
Based on this information, we can gather that Columbus's motivations likely include the desire for exploration and discovery, the acquisition of resources such as spices and fruits, as well as spreading Christianity to the New World. He sees the island as an opportunity to make converts to their faith.
Now, let's evaluate the answer choices:
Option 1: Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
This option incorrectly attributes the achievement of silk to Columbus, and it does not provide enough information about da Gama's motivations.
Option 2: Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
This option does not accurately represent their motivations based on the given information.
Option 3: Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
This option correctly identifies three motivating factors for both Columbus and da Gama but misattributes silk to da Gama.
Option 4: Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
This option inaccurately represents their achievements, as da Gama was actually the first to explore around Africa.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3: Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.