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Question
Renaissance brought in a spirit of enquiry among the people of Europe. In this context, answer the following question:
What was the role of Crusades in ushering in the spirit of enquiry?
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Solution
The Crusades were the religious expeditionary wars with the goal of restoring the Church’s access to holy places in and near Jerusalem. They brought the people of Europe into direct contact with the people of Asia. The Crusades brought to Western European ideas from the East. It widened their outlook on life and destroyed a dogmatic attitude.
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