1. Show how the crusades helped to break down feudalism and prepare for monarchy.
2. What intellectual benefit were the crusades to Europe?
3. Were there humanitarian and democratic elements of progress in the crusades?
4. What was the effect of the crusades on the power of the church?
5. What was the general influence of the crusades on civilization?
6. How did the crusades stimulate commerce?
[[1]] See [Chapter XXI].