The Christian Crusaders Were Indirectly Responsible for the Discovery of America

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Christian crusaders were indirectly responsible for the discovery of America because they

• A) were victorious over the Muslims.
• B) created a European taste for Asian silk, drugs, perfumes, sugar, and spices.
• C) succeeded in establishing improved business relations between Muslims and Christians.
• D) returned with captured Muslim maps showing the North and South American continents, piquing their interests in other parts of the world.
• E) developed an interest in inter-religious dialogue.

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Definitions:

Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties, often formalized by a contract, regarding their rights and responsibilities.

Assertion

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief, commonly used in argument or discourse.

Duress

A situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressures against them.

Coercion

The act of compelling a party to act in an involuntary manner by use of threats or force.