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How did the Reconquista lead to the age of exploration?

A. It started a crusade against the Ottoman Empire.
B. It motivated France to try to get ahead of Spain and Portugal in exploration.
C. It made Spain strong enough to push outward from Europe after centuries of war.
D. It made Italy strong enough to push beyond Europe.

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C. 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, ended centuries of conflict in the Iberian Peninsula and unified Spain under Catholic rule. This newfound strength, wealth, and national unity allowed Spain, along with Portugal, to explore and expand their territories beyond Europe, leading to the Age of Exploration.