What was the most important impact
of the Crusades on Europe
Because of the Crusades, Europeans
were exposed to various elements of Oriental cultures, and this exposure had a
great impact on Europeans who were greatly impressed by some of what they
found. What were some of the influences that flowed into Europe as a result of
this exposure? Explain which of these you feel had the most profound effect and
tell why you think this.
NOTES: First define what the
Crusades were and when they took place. “Oriental” in this context
refers to the Middle East. As we saw last week in the Silk Road assignment,
this area was a crossroads that connected the Mediterranean world to the rest
of Asia.





