[maddhatter]

Which of the following was a result of the crusades?

A permanent conquests of the Holy Land by Christians
B religious tolerance in Western Europe
C increased trade in Western Europe
D the reunification of the Roman and Byzantine churches

[Irulan]

Effects of Crusades

Fatal weakening of Byzantine Empire

Vast increase in cultural horizons for many Europeans.

Stimulated Mediterranean trade.

Need to transfer large sums of money for troops and supplies led to development of banking techniques.

Rise of heraldic emblems and coats of arms.
Knowledge introduced to Europe

Heavy stone masonry, construction of castles and stone churches.
Siege technology, tunneling, sapping.

Moslem minarets adopted as church spires

Weakening of nobility, rise of merchant classes

Romantic and imaginative literature.

Enrichment was primarily from East to West--Europe had little to give in return.



Read carefully and you will find the answer.

[maddhatter]

Irulan
I want to make sure my answer is correct.
C - Increased trade in western Europe!