The Crusades were a series of wars fought by Europeans (Christians) to gain control of the Holy Land from Muslims.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to many new ideas and products. The exposure to these new ideas and products fueled the desire to learn and obtain more.
The Renaissance was a time which came out of this desire by Europeans to learn and obtain more. They began to rediscover ancient learning and wanted to add to it. The printing press greatly increased the spread of new ideas. There was a strong desire to explore . . . especially to trade and obtain more money.
The Crusades were a series of wars fought by Europeans (Christians) to gain control of the Holy Land from Muslims.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to many new ideas and products. The exposure to these new ideas and products fueled the desire to learn and obtain more.
The Renaissance was a time which came out of this desire by Europeans to learn and obtain more. They began to rediscover ancient learning and wanted to add to it. The printing press greatly increased the spread of new ideas. There was a strong desire to explore . . . especially to trade and obtain more money.