Which was not a motivation for european exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

the promise of trade with asia

the need for a land route to china

a spirit of curiosity
the desire for economic gain

Which of the following was a reason why the loss of alsace and lorraine to germany was a major blow to france?

Faust is written by? a. adam smithb. hitlerc. goethed. karl marx

Imagine that you are putting together a time capsule for future generations. it will be buried and then unearthed in the year 3000. you want to place in it the items you feel best document your life and times. they can be personal items or items that relate to your larger community. name six items you would include. they can be objects, writing, or something in an audio or visual format. what would you include and why? describe each item in one or two sentences mentioning what it is and how it could future generations learn about your life and times.