The First Crusade further weakened Byzantine commerce and trade in the east. The Crusaders sacked and pillaged Constantinople, causing significant damage to the city and its economy. They also disrupted trade routes and caused instability in the region, which had negative consequences for Byzantine trade.

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The First Crusade

Question 52

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The First Crusade:

A) further strengthened Byzantine commerce and trade in the east.
B) further weakened Byzantine commerce and trade in the east.
C) disrupted Byzantine trade along the Silk Road to China.
D) had little impact on Byzantine trade because the Crusaders were primarily motivated by religion, not commercial gain.
E) disrupted the trade routes between Byzantium and western Europe.

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