Question

The First Crusade: a. strengthened Byzantine control over trade in the eastern Mediterranean. b. weakened Byzantine control over trade in the eastern Mediterranean. c. disrupted the trade routes between Byzantium and western Europe. d. had little impact because Crusaders were primarily motivated by religion, not gain.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (A)

Explanation:

The First Crusade was known as first of the number of the crusades that took place in order to recapture Holy Land, this crusade lasted for four years. Under this Pope Urban II called for the military expedition in order to abet Byzantine Empire, that at times had lost Anatolia to Seljuq Turks. Therefore, form the give options the correct option is (A).