The Christian Crusaders Were Indirectly Responsible for the Discovery of America

question 76

Multiple Choice

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

• A) were victorious over the Muslims.
• B) brought back news of valuable Far Eastern spices, drugs, and silk.
• C) succeeded in establishing improved business relations between Muslims and Christians.
• D) returned with captured Muslim maps showing the North and South American continents.
• E) developed better navigational devices.

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