Investigate how the Crusades influenced European exploration. Which of the following is a direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration?(1 point)

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a focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration
a focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration

the destruction of monasteries by Vikings
the destruction of monasteries by Vikings

the development of better ships and improved navigation
the development of better ships and improved navigation

competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands

Answer 1

The most direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration from the options provided is:

competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands.

The Crusades fostered a sense of rivalry and competition between Christian Europeans and Muslim powers, which contributed to the desire for exploration and expansion into new territories beyond Europe. The other options, while related to broader context, do not directly stem from the Crusades as the main catalyst for exploration.