Where was the religious crusading motive for exploration strongest?

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Spain and Portugal were motivated by religious crusading, specifically the desire to spread Christianity, in their exploration and colonization efforts. This can be seen in the granting of exclusive rights to convert and govern in newly discovered territories to religious orders such as the Franciscans and Dominicans. Additionally, the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires was justified, in part, by the need to eliminate what were viewed as heathen religions and to replace them with Christianity.

Where Was the Religious Crusading Motive for Exploration Strongest