WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As a result of the Crusades, demand for Asian goods increased and, therefore
A
trade increased between Europe & Asia
B
the Protestant Reformation began in Germany
C
trade decreased between Europe & Asia
D
the Dark Ages began
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -i) The Muslim states began to adopt a harsher attitude towards their Christian subjects. ii) There was a great increase in the influence of Italian mercantile communities in the trade between the east and the west. iii) Power of Europeans feudal lords decrease and there was a decline of feudalism in Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -> Increased trade and economy in Europe One of the most important effects of the Crusades was the increased trade and economy. During the Crusades, many Crusaders were fascinated by the luxury goods they found in the Middle East and took them back home as soon as the Crusades ended.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trade between East and West greatly increased. More exotic goods entered Europe than ever before, such as spices. Trade between East and West greatly increased. More exotic goods entered Europe than ever before, such as spices (especially pepper and cinnamon), sugar, dates, pistachio nuts, watermelons, and lemons.

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