Question : What was a common motivation for travelers in the medieval period to undertake journeys?
Option 1: Tourism and leisure
Option 2: Scientific research
Option 3: Trade and commerce
Option 4: Pilgrimage and religious devotion
Correct Answer: Pilgrimage and religious devotion
Solution : One common motivation for travelers in the medieval period was pilgrimage and religious devotion. Many people undertook long and arduous journeys to visit holy sites, such as Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela, as acts of faith and devotion.