“When we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. I called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest,…asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all I was taking possession of this island for their Lord and Lady the King and Queen.…They took anything, and gave willingly whatever they had.”%0D%0A%0D%0ABased on the text excerpt, which of the following examines how the ideas of the Renaissance inspired Christopher Columbus’s explorations?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe increased wealth for Spain led to funding for the arts and science.%0D%0AThe increased wealth for Spain led to funding for the arts and science.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe increased interest in philosophy inspired Columbus’s explorations.%0D%0AThe increased interest in philosophy inspired Columbus’s explorations.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe renewed interest in literature inspired Columbus’s explorations.%0D%0AThe renewed interest in literature inspired Columbus’s explorations.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe renewed interest in science inspired Columbus’s explorations.
