Questions: Summary One effect of the Crusades was that a larger portion of western Europe became familiar with the goods of the East. A lively trade subsequently developed along a variety of routes known collectively as the silk Road to supply the demand for these products. Brigands and greedy middlemen made the trip along this route expensive and dangerous. By 1492, Europe-recovered from the Black Death and in search of new products and new wealth-was anxious to improve trade and communications with the rest of the world. Venice and Genoa led the way in trading with the East. The lure of profit pushed explorers to seek new trade routes to the Spice Islands and eliminate Muslim middlemen. Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, attempted to send ships around the continent of Africa. Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile hired Columbus to find a route to the East by going west. As strong supporters of the Catholic Church, they sought to bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands, as well as hoping to find sources of wealth. Questions To test your understanding of the content presented in this assignment, please click on the Question icon below. Click your selected response to see feedback displayed below it. If you have trouble answering, you are always free to return to this or any assignment to re-read the material. Critical Thinking Exercise How did European feudal society operate? How was this a mutually supportive system?

Summary One effect of the Crusades was that a larger portion of western Europe became familiar with the goods of the East. A lively trade subsequently developed along a variety of routes known collectively as the silk Road to supply the demand for these products. Brigands and greedy middlemen made the trip along this route expensive and dangerous. By 1492, Europe-recovered from the Black Death and in search of new products and new wealth-was anxious to improve trade and communications with the rest of the world. Venice and Genoa led the way in trading with the East. The lure of profit pushed explorers to seek new trade routes to the Spice Islands and eliminate Muslim middlemen. Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, attempted to send ships around the continent of Africa. Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile hired Columbus to find a route to the East by going west. As strong supporters of the Catholic Church, they sought to bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands, as well as hoping to find sources of wealth. Questions To test your understanding of the content presented in this assignment, please click on the Question icon below. Click your selected response to see feedback displayed below it. If you have trouble answering, you are always free to return to this or any assignment to re-read the material. Critical Thinking Exercise How did European feudal society operate? How was this a mutually supportive system?
Transcript text: Summary One effect of the Crusades was that a larger portion of western Europe became familiar with the goods of the East. A lively trade subsequently developed along a variety of routes known collectively as the silk Road to supply the demand for these products. Brigands and greedy middlemen made the trip along this route expensive and dangerous. By 1492, Europe-recovered from the Black Death and in search of new products and new wealth-was anxious to improve trade and communications with the rest of the world. Venice and Genoa led the way in trading with the East. The lure of profit pushed explorers to seek new trade routes to the Spice Islands and eliminate Muslim middlemen. Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, attempted to send ships around the continent of Africa. Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile hired Columbus to find a route to the East by going west. As strong supporters of the Catholic Church, they sought to bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands, as well as hoping to find sources of wealth. Questions To test your understanding of the content presented in this assignment, please click on the Question icon below. Click your selected response to see feedback displayed below it. If you have trouble answering, you are always free to return to this or any assignment to re-read the material. Critical Thinking Exercise How did European feudal society operate? How was this a mutually supportive system?
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Step 1: Understanding the Impact of the Crusades

The Crusades introduced Western Europe to Eastern goods, leading to the development of trade routes like the Silk Road. This trade was initially expensive and dangerous due to brigands and middlemen.

Step 2: Europe's Recovery and Trade Expansion

By 1492, Europe had recovered from the Black Death and sought new products and wealth. Venice and Genoa led trade with the East, and explorers sought new routes to the Spice Islands to bypass Muslim middlemen.

Step 3: Portugal and Spain's Exploration Efforts

Portugal, under Prince Henry the Navigator, explored Africa's coast. Spain, under Ferdinand and Isabella, hired Columbus to find a westward route to the East, aiming to spread Christianity and find wealth.

Final Answer

  1. The Crusades familiarized Western Europe with Eastern goods, leading to the development of trade routes like the Silk Road.
  2. By 1492, Europe sought new wealth and trade routes, with Venice and Genoa leading the way.
  3. Portugal and Spain explored new routes to the East, aiming to spread Christianity and find wealth.
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