WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these statements about the Crusades is true?
A
Crusaders brought Islamic culture, architecture, and medicine back to Europe
B
trade diminished across Europe as fighting destroyed roads and bridges
C
Crusaders were welcomed by Muslims, who wanted to help driving the Jews from the Holy Land
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The movement helped both to militarize the medieval western Church and to sustain criticism of that militarization. It arguably helped solidify the pope’s control over the Church and made certain financial innovations central to Church operations. And it both reflected and influenced devotional trends.

Detailed explanation-2: -After the crusaders established permanent holdings in the region, they began constructing churches and other temple style buildings. The most conspicuous characteristics of these buildings were pointed vaulted arches, intricate window designs, columns and supports, and large rounded towers.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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.

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