The Crusades led the economic uprising during the Middle ages of two important cities: Venine and Genoa. These Italian cities prospered becaused Crusaders (fighters for the Roman Catholic Church) traveled and fought in Western Europe. This activity led to new trade expanision between Italy and parts of Western Europe.
The Crusades
The Crusades and the start of exploration.
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The Crusades changed European life.
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The voyages of discovery to the New World can be traced back to the lively interest in geographical matters awakened by the expeditions of the crusaders.
What does the document suggest how European Christians felt about fighting in the Crusades?
The Crusades
Crusades were decreed by Popes.
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The Age of Exploration began
The Crusades played a significant role in stimulating European exploration by increasing contact between Europe and the Middle East, leading to the transfer of knowledge, trade goods, and cultural exchanges. The exposure to new lands and the desire for wealth, particularly in spices and luxury items, spurred interest in finding alternate routes to Asia. Additionally, the decline of feudalism and the rise of centralized monarchies during the Crusades encouraged nations to seek new territories and resources, ultimately setting the stage for the Age of Exploration.