Question

Why did the Catholic Church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands? (5 points) Select one: a. The Catholic Church was interested in gaining new converts to the religion. b. The Catholic Church had a large financial interest in controlling trade routes. c. The Catholic Church was in competition with Protestants over trade routes. d. The Catholic Church thought exploration was the best way to prevent heresy.Why did the Catholic Church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands? (5 points) Select one: a. The Catholic Church was interested in gaining new converts to the religion. b. The Catholic Church had a large financial interest in controlling trade routes. c. The Catholic Church was in competition with Protestants over trade routes. d. The Catholic Church thought exploration was the best way to prevent heresy.

Answer 1

Answer:

im not shure but the answer might be C sorry if im wrong :)

Answer 2

The Catholic Church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands because of gaining new converts to the religion

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

• The belief that the dissemination of Catholicism throughout the world is a divine responsibility developed the interest of the Catholic Church in the exploration of new and untouched lands.
• The intention behind the exploration was to find new groups consisting of considerable populations to influence through the teachings of Catholicism and convert them into Catholics.
• The Catholic Church was always in the stance that made it expand the religion to even the most remote corners of the world.