Which religious institution banned trade with certain regions controlled by Muslims?

Question

Which religious institution banned trade with certain regions controlled by Muslims?
A. buddhism 
B. greek orthodox
C. papacy/ Catholic church 
D. Islamic caliphate

GPT-4o mini · Answer

C. papacy/ Catholic church

The papacy, particularly during the Middle Ages, often imposed bans on trade and interactions with regions controlled by Muslims, particularly during periods like the Crusades.