Which of the following is not an effect of the expansion of European empires during the Age of Exploration?

Question 40 options:

the Europeans were unable to spread their influence around the globe

European nations leave as the main players in the trading market, gaining lots of wealth

many natives of the New World died because of the Europeans spreading disease

new land is discovered and voyagers have better knowledge of what is out at sea

Option: The Europeans were unable to spread their influence around the globe

Explanation:

During the Age of Exploration, Europeans were conducting journeys out of Europe to find a new trading route. Portugal became the first empire to lead exploration, which led them to find Africa and Far East / Orient. Europeans main goal was to conquer lands which were not inhabited by Christians and to seize wealth to strengthen their economy. Because of their ruthless plunder and killing natives made Europeans unable to spread their influence.

The correct answer is A, "the Europeans were unable to spread their influence around the globe."