Identify the religious motivations that led to European exploration. What was the cause/effect each motivation contributed to European exploration? Select one answer. (1 point)
1) Violent conversion rooted in the Reconquista and Crusades, coupled with charitable causes from Christian missions, were both important motivators during European exploration.
2) Muslim conquests into Iberia and hostile Christian missionaries were two of the most important motivators. These hostile missionaries would wage war against Indigenous populations in the New World
3) Missionaries were sent to convert Muslims through violent means during the Reconquista. The Reconquista was a successful experiment in using missionaries against a "hostile" religion.
4) The Crusades showcased how Christian missionaries peacefully spread their religion to foreign peoples. This would later influence Christian rulers during the age of exploration
1) Violent conversion rooted in the Reconquista and Crusades, coupled with charitable causes from Christian missions, were both important motivators during European exploration.
The cause: The Reconquista refers to the centuries-long Christian campaign to retake the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. The Crusades were military expeditions initiated by European Christians to regain control of the Holy Land from the Muslims. Both of these events created a religious fervor and a desire to convert non-Christians.
The effect: This motivation led to European explorers, particularly the Spanish and Portuguese, seeking new lands and new peoples to convert to Christianity. They believed that spreading the Christian faith was their duty and saw exploration as an opportunity to expand Christianity's reach. The violent conversion approach led to conflicts and conquests in the New World, where indigenous populations were often forcibly converted or faced violence if they resisted.
2) Muslim conquests into Iberia and hostile Christian missionaries were two of the most important motivators. These hostile missionaries would wage war against Indigenous populations in the New World.
The cause: Muslim conquests into Iberia, also known as the Moors or the Islamic rulers, established their dominion over the region. Hostile Christian missionaries refer to missionaries who sought to counter the influence of Islam and convert non-Christians.
The effect: This motivation contributed to European exploration as Christian rulers and missionaries sought to reclaim Iberia from Muslim rule and expand their influence. It also led to aggressive and violent actions against indigenous populations in the New World, often manifesting in warfare and forced conversion.
3) Missionaries were sent to convert Muslims through violent means during the Reconquista. The Reconquista was a successful experiment in using missionaries against a "hostile" religion.
The cause: The Reconquista, as mentioned above, was the Christian campaign to retake the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. Christians adopted a violent approach, including the use of missionaries, to convert Muslims to Christianity.
The effect: This motivation led to missionary efforts during the Reconquista, where violence was used as a means to convert Muslims. The Reconquista can be seen as a successful experiment in using missionaries against a "hostile" religion, as Christians gradually reclaimed territory and converted Muslims to Christianity. However, this specific motivation does not contribute directly to European exploration.
4) The Crusades showcased how Christian missionaries peacefully spread their religion to foreign peoples. This would later influence Christian rulers during the age of exploration.
The cause: The Crusades were a series of military campaigns led by European Christians to regain control of the Holy Land. While the Crusades were not solely about missionary work, they did introduce European Christians to different cultures and religions.
The effect: The Crusades showcased how Christian missionaries peacefully spread their religion to foreign peoples. This perspective influenced Christian rulers during the age of exploration, as they sought to follow the example of peacefully spreading Christianity. However, this motivation does not directly contribute to European exploration, but rather influenced later exploration endeavors.