The Crusades increased trade between the eastern and western Mediterranean. The movement of people and goods, as well as the need for resources to supply the armies and settlements, led to a growth in trade networks and increased contact between cultures. This included the introduction of new goods, such as spices, and the revival and expansion of existing trade routes, such as the Silk Road.

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The Crusades

Question 35

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The crusades

A) stopped all trade between the eastern and western Mediterranean because of the constant warfare.
B) had virtually no impact on trade whatsoever.
C) increased trade between the eastern and western Mediterranean.
D) led to a slight decline in trade in the Mediterranean.
E) introduced the Black Death into Europe.

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