Why did spain and portugal seek a new route to asia?

Why was christianity so appealing to the people of the roman empire

Political rights for women grew most rapidly on the western frontier primarily because (1) the settlers were influenced by native american indian societies (2) women greatly outnumbered men in the west (3) pioneer life often required men and women to share responsibilities equally (4) immigrants settling in the west brought ideals of gender equality from europe

Why did eudes ask charles martel for ?