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

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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 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

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It made Spain strong enough to push outward from Europe after centuries of war.

The Reconquista, which culminated in 1492 with the conquest of Granada, not only unified Spain but also instilled a sense of religious and nationalistic fervor, motivating the Spanish to explore and expand their influence beyond Europe. This led to the Age of Exploration, where Spain and Portugal sought new trade routes and territories.