Investigate how the Crusades influenced European exploration. Which of the following is a direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration?(1 point)
A direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration is the increased interest in travel and trade with the East. This was brought about by the contact and exposure to different cultures and knowledge during the Crusades, particularly in regions such as the Byzantine Empire and the Levant.
Investigate how the Crusades influenced European exploration. Which of the following is a direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration?(1 point) Responses a focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration a focus on land for colonization as the primary motive for exploration the development of better ships and improved navigation the development of better ships and improved navigation competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands the destruction of monasteries by Vikings
All of the given responses have some connection to European exploration, but the most direct effect of the Crusades would be "competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands." The Crusades were a series of military expeditions undertaken by Europeans with the primary goal of capturing and controlling holy sites in the Middle East from Muslim control. These conflicts brought Europeans into contact with new lands, cultures, and trading opportunities, which in turn increased the desire to explore and navigate new territories. Competition between Europeans and Muslims to find new trade routes and territories became an important driving force behind subsequent European exploration.
Who was the Greek philosopher who was made known to the West by Arab Muslim scholars and who used observation as a method to determine what was true?(1 point) Responses Aristotle Aristotle Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) Urban II Urban II Richard I
The correct answer is "Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)". Ibn al-Haytham was a prominent Arab Muslim scholar and polymath who lived during the Islamic Golden Age. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, optics, physics, and philosophy. He emphasized the importance of observation and empiricism as a method to determine truth, and his works were later translated into Latin, making his ideas known to the Western world.
Which of the following accurately describes Portugal’s role in the age of exploration?(1 point) Responses Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade. Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade. Portugal explored South America and conquered the Inca Empire. Portugal explored South America and conquered the Inca Empire. Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John. Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John. Portugal explored North America in search of the Northwest Passage.
The correct answer is: "Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade." Portugal played a significant role in the Age of Exploration by sending explorers to the west coast of Africa, which led to the discovery of a sea route to India around the southern tip of Africa, known as the Cape of Good Hope. This discovery opened up lucrative trade opportunities with India and the East Indies, establishing Portugal as a major maritime power. Additionally, Portugal began the Atlantic slave trade as a means to support its colonies and agricultural enterprises.
To investigate the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the empire building of the Spanish and Portuguese empires shows that(1 point) Responses the Church discouraged these countries from building empires. the Church discouraged these countries from building empires. Roman Catholic missionaries fought against other colonizers. Roman Catholic missionaries fought against other colonizers. the Church played an important role in both empires’ growth. the Church played an important role in both empires’ growth. the Church struggled to get access to new colonies. the Church struggled to get access to new colonies.
The correct answer is "the Church played an important role in both empires' growth." The Roman Catholic Church played a significant role in the empire building of both the Spanish and Portuguese empires. The Church provided spiritual and moral justification for the colonization and expansion efforts of these empires, often through the doctrine of the divine right of kings and the concept of religious conversion. Catholic missionaries accompanied the explorers and conquistadors, seeking to spread Christianity among the indigenous populations. The Church also helped establish and maintain control over the new colonies, setting up networks of missions, schools, and churches that served to solidify European influence and control in these territories.
Which statement best analyzes a key difference between European expansion in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres?(1 point) Responses In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering as many local people as they could, while in the Western Hemisphere Europeans peacefully traded with local people. In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering as many local people as they could, while in the Western Hemisphere Europeans peacefully traded with local people. In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples. In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples. The Roman Catholic Church told European nations they could explore the Eastern Hemisphere but only parts of the Western Hemisphere. The Roman Catholic Church told European nations they could explore the Eastern Hemisphere but only parts of the Western Hemisphere. Europeans did not set up any colonies in the Eastern Hemisphere, but Europeans did set up colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
