Which of the following were the major reasons philip ii and louis xiv patronized the arts? a.) they wanted to produce luxury goods for profitable trade on the global market. b.) they aimed to stimulate their national economies with ongoing cultural projects. c.) they sought to distract their subjects from continuing economic problems. d.) they desired to show their great power through the splendor of their royal courts.

1. discovered the new world balboa 2. explored the north american southwest hudson 3. his crew was the first to sail around the world vespucci 4. conquered the incas of peru cortes 5. discovered the pacific ocean columbus 6. conquered the aztecs of mexico cabot 7. discovered fishing grounds off newfoundland pizarro 8. looted spanish vessels for england drake 9. claimed the hudson river area for dutch coronado 10. priest who explored the mississippi marquette 11. man for whom the new world is named magellan