(A) economic interests
(B) political and military interests
(C) religious reasons
(D) ** to find better trade routes
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Concept note-1: -Imperialism is when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain. The goal of imperialism is to acquire resources, often through exploitation and force. Motives for imperialism include economic, cultural, political, moral, and exploratory control.
Concept note-2: -What are the Five Motives for Imperialism? The conquering and occupying of countries around the world was driven by five main motives: exploratory, economic, political, ideological, and religious.