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
a focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration
a focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration
the development of better ships and improved navigation
the development of better ships and improved navigation
Exploration and Empire Building Quick Check
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Who was the Greek philosopher who was made known to the West by Arab Muslim scholars and who used observation as a method to determine what was true?(1 point)
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Aristotle
Aristotle
Richard I
Richard I
Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)
Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)
Urban II
Urban II
Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)
Which of the following accurately describes Portugal’s role in the age of exploration?(1 point)
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Portugal explored North America in search of the Northwest Passage.
Portugal explored North America in search of the Northwest Passage.
Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade.
Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade.
Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John.
Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John.
Portugal explored South America and conquered the Inca Empire.
Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade.
To investigate the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the empire building of the Spanish and Portuguese empires shows that(1 point)
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the Church played an important role in both empires’ growth.
the Church played an important role in both empires’ growth.
the Church discouraged these countries from building empires.
the Church discouraged these countries from building empires.
the Church struggled to get access to new colonies.
the Church struggled to get access to new colonies.
Roman Catholic missionaries fought against other colonizers.
the Church played an important role in both empires’ growth.
Which statement best analyzes a key difference between European expansion in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres?(1 point)
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In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples.
In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples.
The Roman Catholic Church told European nations they could explore the Eastern Hemisphere but only parts of the Western Hemisphere.
The Roman Catholic Church told European nations they could explore the Eastern Hemisphere but only parts of the Western Hemisphere.
In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering as many local people as they could, while in the Western Hemisphere Europeans peacefully traded with local people.
In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering as many local people as they could, while in the Western Hemisphere Europeans peacefully traded with local people.
Europeans did not set up any colonies in the Eastern Hemisphere, but Europeans did set up colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples.
To determine the direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration, we need to evaluate each option to see which one is most closely related to the Crusades. Let's go through each option one by one:
1. "Competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands": This directly relates to the Crusades, as one of the main motivations for the Crusades was to gain control of the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from the Muslims. During the Crusades, Europeans and Muslims were in direct conflict, which could have led to a sense of competition that extended to the exploration of new lands.
2. "The destruction of monasteries by Vikings": This option is not directly related to the Crusades. The Crusades primarily involved conflicts between Christians and Muslims, and Vikings were a separate group that conducted raids and attacks across Europe during the Middle Ages. Although both the Crusades and Viking invasions occurred during the medieval period, they were separate events with different motivations.
3. "A focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration": This option is more indirectly related to the Crusades. While land for colonization became an important motive for exploration in later centuries, it was not a direct effect of the Crusades themselves. The motivations for the Crusades were primarily religious in nature, with a focus on regaining control of holy sites.
4. "The development of better ships and improved navigation": This is a direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration. During the Crusades, Europeans came into contact with various civilizations, including the Byzantines and Muslims, who had advanced knowledge in shipbuilding and navigation. This exposure to different seafaring technologies and navigational techniques influenced European explorers, leading to the development of better ships and improved navigation methods.
Based on the above analysis, the option "competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands" and "the development of better ships and improved navigation" are both direct effects of the Crusades on European exploration.