Asked by Jaapreet Punian on May 08, 2024

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Queen Isabella decided to finance exploratory voyages, in part, because she

A) believed it would divert her subjects' attention away from Spain's domestic problems.
B) hoped profits from such voyages would help finance an expedition to wrest Jerusalem from the Muslims.
C) wanted to prevent England from colonizing Africa.
D) wanted knowledge about other world cultures.

Queen Isabella

The Queen of Castile and Aragon who, along with her husband King Ferdinand, funded Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage, leading to the discovery of the Americas.

Exploratory Voyages

Journeys undertaken by navigators and explorers to discover unknown territories and maritime routes.

Jerusalem

A city in the Middle East, significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known for its rich historical and religious heritage.

  • Differentiate between the structured, religiously governed, and male-dominated societies of the 15th century in Europe, Africa, and Mesoamerica and the societies of most North American Indigenous peoples.
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Charissa RichardsonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Queen Isabella hoped that financing exploratory voyages would yield profits that could fund the Reconquista, an effort to take back Jerusalem from Muslim control.