WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were two effects of the Crusades in Europe?
A
The crusades decreased trade between Europe and Asia, and helped to break down Christianity.
B
The crusades decreased trade between Europe and the Middle East, and helped to break down Christianity.
C
The crusades increased trade between Europe and the Middle East, and helped to break down feudalism.
D
The crusades increased trade between Europe and Asia, and helped to break down feudalism.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The crusades had a major impact on Western Europe. They helped to end feudalism by increasing the authority of kings. The land of nobles who died in battle without leaving an heir passed to the king. Some nobles sold their land to raise money to pay the special tax levied by the king to offset the cost of the crusades.

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