The First Crusade further weakened Byzantine control over trade in the eastern Mediterranean as the Crusaders pillaged and looted Byzantine cities along their path to Jerusalem. This resulted in a disruption of the Byzantine trade network in the region and allowed Venice and other Italian maritime powers to gain dominance in the eastern Mediterranean trade routes.

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The First Crusade

Question 53

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The First Crusade:

A) further strengthened Byzantine control over trade in the eastern Mediterranean.
B) further weakened Byzantine control over trade in the eastern Mediterranean.
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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