Question

which of the following is an effect of the crusades?
□ muslim converts declined
□ catholic church membership increased
□ less trade between europe and the middle east
□ growing trade between europe and the middle east

Explanation:

The Crusades led to increased contact between Europe and the Middle East, fostering trade. Muslim converts didn't decline (Crusades increased religious tensions, not conversion decline). Catholic Church membership was already strong, and trade between Europe and the Middle East grew, not lessened. So "Growing trade between Europe and the Middle East" is a Crusade effect.

Answer:

$\square$ Muslim converts declined
$\square$ Catholic Church membership increased
$\square$ Less trade between Europe and the Middle East
$\boldsymbol{\square}$ Growing trade between Europe and the Middle East