Money was definitely a factor in European exploration. Why was money so important to

exploration? Does money play a part in people moving or "exploring" today? Or does it matter? Give specific examples

money, more than any scientific zeal for discovery was the reason for exploration as whoever reached a new place first could simply loot its resources for profit.

Explanation:

the age of European exploration saw explorers charting maps and reaching the very zenith of the world. these expeditions were well funded by various European kingdoms that understood that the resources that can be discovered in distant lands can reap profits for their kingdom.

hence, they urged explorers to discover more places which were either taken over or colonized and then used for their resources ...