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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competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands
competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands

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

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.

During the Crusades, European powers engaged in extensive travel and military campaigns which contributed to advancements in maritime technology and navigation techniques. The need to transport troops and supplies, coupled with the interactions with other cultures (including the Islamic world), promoted innovations in shipbuilding and navigation that would later facilitate further exploration and trade, particularly during the Age of Discovery.