In what way did the renaissance affect the european exploration of north america? a)the rejection of religious thought made people want to leave europe. b) european feudal lords wished to spread their influence to new lands. c) the wealth and curiosity the renaissance created made it the right time to explore. d) artists' depiction of life in the new world caused people to want to see the continent.

C. The wealth and curiosity the Renaissance created made it the right time to explore the New World. Since Renaissance is considered as an 'age of discovery' and the rising of many institutes that promotes intellectuals became a normal trend, the desire to explore and colonize new lands to spread their culture and ideology became so great and started the age of exploring new lands and conquering new territories.

The answer is protestant reformation.