Question Investigate how the Crusades influenced European exploration. Which of the following is a direct effect of the Crusades on European exploration?(1 point) Responses competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands competition between Europeans and Muslims to discover new lands 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 destruction of monasteries by Vikings the destruction of monasteries by Vikings the development of better ships and improved navigation
The correct answer is: the development of better ships and improved navigation.
The Crusades led to advancements in shipbuilding and navigation techniques, particularly due to the need for European armies to transport large numbers of soldiers and supplies over long distances. The Europeans were exposed to new technologies and navigational techniques from the Muslim world, such as the use of compasses, astrolabes, and better ship designs. These new advancements in maritime technology would later play a significant role in European exploration and the Age of Discovery.