Which of the following best describes the legacy of the crusades? a. muslim nations in the middle east experienced a renaissance. b. western europe experienced a dark age. c. it created resentment between christian and muslim nations. d. christian and muslim nations forged a new, peaceful relationship.

Select the correct answer. how did powerful families such as the medici and the sforza spread renaissance ideas? a. they provided financial support to young artists and writers. b. they educated the poor children living in their own city-states. c. they constructed schools and colleges to teach the humanities. d. they borrowed money from banks to invite foreign artists to italy. e. they promoted contemporary works over religious works.