In the late 15th century, supported by the Spanish queen, Christ

In the late 15th century, supported by the Spanish queen, Christopher Columbus, _________，discovered the New World.
A、an Italian navigator
B、a Danish navigator
C、an English navigator
D、a Portuguese navigator
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：15世纪后期，意大利航海家克里斯托弗•哥伦布在西班牙王后的支持下，发现了新世界。