God, Glory, and Gold were the motives/main motives/ideal prizes for European exploration/exploration in general.
For a more detailed answer, the motives for exploring was finding a trading route to Asia. The Muslims and Italians had most control of the trading, so Spain and Portugal and other parts of Europe wanted to find another route to Asia so they may trade freely for gold, silk, and paper. Another motive was wealth and adventure. Some Europeans heard of the discovery of new lands and they wanted glory and wealth, but some also went just for the spirit of adventure! I hope this answers your question.
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to find a trade route to Asia
England, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, and Portugal where the major European exploration countries.
If you are from Connexus...A: To find a trade route to Asia
to gain wealth and spread christianity
If you are from Connexus...A: To find a trade route to Asia
Finding riches.
They were suppose to spread Christianity to all people.
The main reason for European exploration was to find new trade routes to Asia for valuable spices and goods. Additionally, explorers sought to spread Christianity, claim new territories for their country, and acquire wealth and power.
There were many concerns that plagued the early European voyages of exploration. The main concern was the danger. The boats were not as sturdy as they should have been, there was also the danger of being lost at sea. Other concerns included sailing off the edge of the earth, and sea monsters.
The three main reasons for exploration were to find new trade routes to Asia, to spread Christianity to new lands, and to acquire wealth and resources for European countries.
The main motivating forces for European exploration were the desire to find new trade routes to Asia, the search for valuable resources like gold and spices, the spread of Christianity, and competition among European powers to establish colonies and expand their empires.