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How did the Reconquista lead to the age of exploration?(1 point) Responses It made Spain strong enough to push outward from Europe after centuries of war. It made Spain strong enough to push outward from Europe after centuries of war. It started a crusade against the Ottoman Empire. It started a crusade against the Ottoman Empire. It made Italy strong enough to push beyond Europe. It made Italy strong enough to push beyond Europe. It motivated France to try to get ahead of Spain and Portugal in exploration.
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The correct response is: **It made Spain strong enough to push outward from Europe after centuries of war.**
The Reconquista, which was the centuries-long struggle to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, unified Spain and strengthened its political and military capabilities. This newfound strength allowed Spain to explore and conquer new territories overseas, leading to the Age of Exploration.
The Reconquista, which was the centuries-long struggle to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, unified Spain and strengthened its political and military capabilities. This newfound strength allowed Spain to explore and conquer new territories overseas, leading to the Age of Exploration.