Question

the commercial revolution contributed to the age of exploration by: a. decreasing the influence of the catholic church on trade. b. increasing the power of kings and powerful noble families. c. decreasing regulation on trade within the ottoman empire. d. increasing the value of trade between europe and asia.

Explanation:

The Commercial Revolution led to an increase in trade between Europe and Asia. European merchants wanted to find direct trade routes to bypass middlemen (like those in the Ottoman Empire). This desire for more profitable trade (increasing the value of trade) was a major factor that contributed to the Age of Exploration. The Catholic Church still had influence in many areas related to exploration (e.g., spreading Christianity), so A is incorrect. While kings and nobles might have benefited from exploration, the direct connection of the Commercial Revolution to the Age of Exploration was more about trade value rather than just their power increase (so B is not the best answer). The Ottoman Empire actually increased regulations on trade routes (which was a problem for European traders), so C is wrong.

Answer:

D. increasing the value of trade between Europe and Asia.