Question

In what way did the Christian Crusades contribute to the decline of the Byzantine Empire? (5 points)

Answer 1

latin Crusaders turned against the Byzantines, leading to the loss of much territory

Answer 2

Latin Crusaders turned against the Byzantines leading to the loss of much territory. - The Byzantine Empire lost many of its leading knights when they left to fight in the crusade. - nations that were not joining the crusades attacked byzantine when it was occupied in the east.