What was similar about Portuguese and Spanish motivations for exploration?

Select all answers that are correct. (This means there is more than one answer)

A) They wanted to increase their power in the world.

B) Their leaders wanted to circle the Americas.

C) They hoped to grow the navy, while their armies were focused on war with the Ottomans.

D) They hoped to grow wealthier by having a sea route to Asia.

The similarity of motivations among the Portuguese and Spanish for exploration was that they wanted to increase their power in the world.

Who are the Portuguese abd Spanish explorer?

The Portuguese and Spanish explorer were people directed by their King from the Portugal and Spain nation to explore the world for their personal benefit such as getting gold, spices etc

Hence, the similarity of motivations among the Portuguese and Spanish for exploration was that they wanted to increase their power in the world.

Therefore, the Option A is correct.