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HUMANIST INFLUENCE ON
EXPLORATION
Renaissance artists and scientists had a new worldview about the
role of the individual.
Explorers shared their faith in the potential of human beings.
They had enough confidence in their dreams and abilities to take on
the challenge of a dangerous task.
Monarchs supported these voyages, such as Queen Isabella and King
Ferdinand of Spain for Christopher Columbus.
Discussion: Why might monarchs have been willing to finance such
risky projects?