which of the following a lasting effect on Europe as a result of te Crusades? Was it because many Muslims moved to Europe, or many Europeans converted to Islam or Europe became more isolated or trade between Europe and the east increased?
The Crusades had a number of long-term effects on Europe, but one of the most significant and lasting impacts was the increase in trade between Europe and the East. When European crusaders traveled to the Middle East, they encountered advanced civilizations and brought back with them a variety of goods and knowledge that had been unknown or scarce in Europe, including spices, silk, and other luxury items.
The increased contact with the Islamic world introduced Europeans to a wealth of new ideas and products. This surge in trade helped to lay the groundwork for the later period of global exploration and the eventual rise of European global trade dominance.
The other options you've mentioned did not have a significant long-term impact as a result of the Crusades:
- Many Muslims moved to Europe: There was not a significant migration of Muslims to Europe as a result of the Crusades.
- Many Europeans converted to Islam: While cultural exchange did occur, there was not a mass conversion of Europeans to Islam due to the Crusades.
- Europe became more isolated: The opposite happened; Europe became less isolated as trade and cultural exchange with the East increased.
So, the most accurate answer to the effect of the Crusades on Europe is the increase in trade between Europe and the East.