The need for new trade routes to the east, the desire to spread christianity and competition between European countries all contributed to the

The need for new trade routes to the east, the desire to spread Christianity, and competition between European countries all contributed to the: ... Ottoman taxes and restrictions on trade in its territory encouraged Europeans to seek new trade routes to Asia.

Explanation:

it is the dominance of   the spanish language and roman catholic region in mexico, french being the official language of several african countries, and the existence of a western-style government in south asian countries

both believe in many god or polytheism

both built temples that they worshiped in both civilization's god were humanoid

both groups made religion a large portion of their lives

both believe in one religion throughout

the dead were buried with items for the afterlife