Which option accurately describes the role of trade during the age of discovery? a) explorers such as christopher columbus sought to trade for spices from india. b) explorers such as amerigo vespucci sought to trade for guns from china. c) explorers such as ferdinand magellan sought to trade for coffee and tea from the inca empire. d) explorers such as vasco da gama sought to trade for gold and iron from the ghana empire.

The correct answer is A) Explorers such as Christopher Columbus sought to trade for spices from India.

The option that accurately describes the role of trade during the Age of Discovery is "Explorers such as Christopher Columbus sought to trade for spices from India."

Trade represented a great source of income for the European monarchies. European explorers knew that raw materials and natural resources were abundant in the Americas. They traded gold, silver, copper, cacao, spices, among other seeds and fruits. From that trade activity born the name of the "Columbian Exchange," the trade triangle of America-Europe-Africa.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.

answer: b.

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