Dynastic Empires Unit Test 16 of 2816 of 28 Items Question Use the map to answer the question. Using the map, which of the following summarizes Christopher Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s voyages? (1 point) Responses Both wanted to spread Christianity and acquire fertile land to expand their territories through the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Asia and da Gama wanted to acquire India. Both wanted to spread Christianity and acquire fertile land to expand their territories through the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Asia and da Gama wanted to acquire India. Both Spain and Portugal were very small countries and wanted to expand their size through Indian Ocean trade; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Portugal and da Gama wanted to claim Spain. Both Spain and Portugal were very small countries and wanted to expand their size through Indian Ocean trade; however, Columbus wanted to acquire Portugal and da Gama wanted to claim Spain. Both wanted to claim the glory of gaining direct access to the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to expand Spanish territories and da Gama wanted direct access to Asian goods. Both wanted to claim the glory of gaining direct access to the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to expand Spanish territories and da Gama wanted direct access to Asian goods. Both wanted direct access to Asian luxury goods through the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to acquire spices in the Indies and da Gama wanted to acquire tea, spices, and silk.

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The correct answer is: Both wanted to claim the glory of gaining direct access to the Indian Ocean trade route; however, Columbus wanted to expand Spanish territories and da Gama wanted direct access to Asian goods.