Explain one motive for european empire building in the period of 1450-1750

In Europe and Asia, colonial expansion resulted from the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed commerce to build vast empires. Most of the defeated communities were small or disorganised.

Explanation:

Imperial expansion in Europe and Asia resulted from the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires. Most of the groups that were conquered were weak or disorganized.

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.

i think it is the byzantine empire