How did the inquisition affect european exploration?

It helped Europeans in spreading the Christianity outside Europe.

Explanation:

Although Inquisition had its roots in the 12th Century, it started spreading even in the New World in the second half of the 16th Century.

Because Protestants also started spreading their beliefs in that region in 1570 Inquisition was established in Mexico, which lead to the death of many Protestants. Similar things were happening in Peru and other regions of Latin America.

i would say it is the roman empire europe after the norman conquest.