Use the text excerpt to answer the question. “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.” Based on the text excerpt, which of the following examines how the ideas of the Renaissance inspired Christopher Columbus’s explorations? (1 point) Responses The renewed interest in science inspired Columbus’s explorations. The renewed interest in science inspired Columbus’s explorations. The increased wealth for Spain led to funding for the arts and science. The increased wealth for Spain led to funding for the arts and science. The renewed interest in literature inspired Columbus’s explorations. The renewed interest in literature inspired Columbus’s explorations. The increased interest in philosophy inspired Columbus’s explorations.
