How did the Christian crusaders play an indirect role in the discovery of America by Europeans?
A) Their victory over the Muslims freed up funds for travel.
B) They created a European taste for Asian silk, drugs, perfumes, sugar, and spices.
C) They succeeded in establishing improved business relations between Muslims and Christians.
D) They returned with captured Muslim maps showing the North and South American continents, piquing their interests in other parts of the world.
E) They developed an interest in inter-religious dialogue.

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The Christian crusaders created a taste for Asian goods such as silk, drugs, perfumes, sugar, and spices, which led to increased demand for direct trade routes and ultimately, exploration to find alternate routes. This led to the discovery of America by Europeans.

How Did the Christian Crusaders Play an Indirect Role in the Discovery