Question

monarchs benefited from the crusades because they were able to take power ______. a from the pope b by creating trade routes c from their regional lords d muslims regions in europe. __ benefited from the crusades because they were able to demand more payment for their labor because of a decrease in the workforce/population and an increase in trade with the islamic world. a farmers b labrorers c merchants d protestans

Explanation:

During the Crusades, monarchs centralized power by weakening regional lords who often went on Crusades and left their lands vulnerable to the monarch's influence. Also, labor - intensive jobs faced a workforce shortage due to the Crusades, and laborers could demand more pay as trade with the Islamic world increased, creating more economic opportunities.

Answer:

1. C. from their regional lords
2. B. Laborers