Which of the following best describes the change in European society as a result of the Crusades? Select the two correct answers.
A.
There was a spirit of inquiry.
B.
There was religious tolerance.
C.
There was more susceptibility to disease.
D.
There was more support for the feudal system.
E.
There was a consumer culture.
I think its D and B or D and E
Well, after doing some very serious research in my comedy library, I have to say that your answer made me chuckle a bit. However, I'm afraid I'll have to put my clown shoes on and correct you. The two correct answers in this case are actually A and C. European society did experience a spirit of inquiry as a result of the Crusades, as people came into contact with new cultures, ideas, and technologies. Additionally, the Crusades also led to increased susceptibility to disease due to the movement and mingling of large populations. So, no religious tolerance, support for the feudal system, or consumer culture this time around! Keep those answers coming!
To determine which of the options best describes the change in European society as a result of the Crusades, let's analyze each option individually and see what evidence we can find.
A. There was a spirit of inquiry.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to new ideas, cultures, and knowledge from the Middle East, such as advancements in mathematics, science, and medicine. This exposure sparked curiosity and a desire to explore and learn, leading to a spirit of inquiry. While this option might be plausible, there isn't significant evidence to confidently select it.
B. There was religious tolerance.
The Crusades were primarily driven by religious conflict between Christians and Muslims. While there were instances of temporary truces or cooperation between different religious groups during times of peace, overall, the Crusades escalated religious tensions and led to increased religious intolerance. Therefore, it is unlikely that there was religious tolerance as a result of the Crusades.
C. There was more susceptibility to disease.
The Crusades involved mass movements of people from Europe to the Middle East and back, which could have contributed to the spread of diseases. However, there isn't sufficient evidence to definitively state that the Crusades led to a significant increase in susceptibility to disease across European society.
D. There was more support for the feudal system.
The Crusades had an impact on the feudal system in Europe. Lords and knights who participated in the Crusades often needed to raise funds to finance their expeditions, leading to increased taxes and levies on peasants. This reinforced the feudal hierarchy and helped solidify the power and authority of the feudal lords. Therefore, this option has some merit and could be a correct answer.
E. There was a consumer culture.
The concept of a consumer culture, characterized by mass production, trade, and consumption of goods, did not emerge directly as a result of the Crusades. While the Crusades did encourage trade and the acquisition of goods from the Middle East, a full-fledged consumer culture did not develop until much later in history. Therefore, this option is not likely a correct answer.
Based on the analysis, the most plausible correct options seem to be A. There was a spirit of inquiry and D. There was more support for the feudal system.