How did the Reconquista lead to the age of exploration?(1 point)

Responses

It started a crusade against the Ottoman Empire.
It started a crusade against the Ottoman Empire.

It motivated France to try to get ahead of Spain and Portugal in exploration.
It motivated France to try to get ahead of Spain and Portugal in exploration.

It made Italy strong enough to push beyond Europe.
It made Italy strong enough to push beyond Europe.

It made Spain strong enough to push outward

1 answer

The correct response is:

It made Spain strong enough to push outward.

The Reconquista, which concluded in 1492 with the capture of Granada, united Spain and allowed it to focus on exploration and expansion beyond its borders. This newfound strength and resources facilitated Spain's involvement in the Age of Exploration.