How did the Protestant Reformation impact European exploration during the 16th century?(2 points)

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.

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.

The Reformation led to a decline in interest and funding for exploration.

1 answer

The most accurate response to how the Protestant Reformation impacted European exploration during the 16th century is:

Protestant nations were more inclined to support exploration for trade and economic expansion.

This statement reflects the shift in priorities among some Protestant nations, which sought economic opportunities through exploration, trade, and colonization, contrasting with the Catholic nations that were often more focused on spreading Catholicism.