Question

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

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
competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands

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

Answer 1

The direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration is **the development of better ships and improved navigation**.

The Crusades stimulated trade between Europe and the East, leading to increased demand for goods such as spices, silks, and other luxury items. This trade necessitated advancements in maritime technology, including improvements in ship design and navigation techniques, which were crucial for long-distance sea travel and exploration in the following centuries.