WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What countries port cities grew as a result of trade with christian territories during the Crusades?
A
Italy
B
Spain
C
France
D
England
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The crusades forced the Christians to travel in foreign lands where they came to know of many new objects of comfort and luxury. The demand for new objects gave a great impetus to trade and industry and let to the rise of towns.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the many effects of the Crusades was that the pope and the kings of Western Europe became more powerful. In addition, Europeans began to trade with the Middle East. Trade increased as Western Europeans began to buy products like sugar, lemons, and spices.

Detailed explanation-3: -What effect did the Crusades have on Italian port cities, such as Venice and Genoa? They became wealthy and powerful because they were able to do so much trading with the Crusaders.

Detailed explanation-4: -After four Crusades, the Muslims won control of the Holy Lands. However, the crusades resulted in increased trade in Europe and the development of towns. Trade routes needed to be protected, which led to the rise of power of Kings and the decrease of power of the nobles.

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