Responses
Exploration efforts were primarily driven by Catholic nations, as they sought to spread Catholicism to new territories.
Exploration efforts were primarily driven by Catholic nations, as they sought to spread Catholicism to new territories.
The Reformation had no direct influence on exploration.
The Reformation had no direct influence on exploration.
The Reformation led to a decline in interest and funding for exploration.
The Reformation led to a decline in interest and funding for exploration.
Protestant nations were more inclined to support exploration for trade and economic expansion.
Protestant nations were more inclined to support exploration for trade and economic expansion.
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The most accurate response regarding the impact of the Protestant Reformation on European exploration during the 16th century is:
Protestant nations were more inclined to support exploration for trade and economic expansion.
This reflects how the Reformation led to the rise of Protestant nations, such as England and the Dutch Republic, who were motivated by economic interests, including trade routes and resources, which encouraged exploration efforts apart from the Catholic Church's missions.
