What historical event in medieval history led to european interest in trade with the middle east? a. the european crusadesb. the italian renaissancec. the birth of the prophet mohammadd. the birth of jesus in bethlehem

The correct answer is a.the European crusades

The crusades helped many people learn of the Middle Eastern culture, which showed them numerous spices, materials, inventions, and other neat things.

The answer would be (c), mass extinctions

It is useful for historians to write narratives so that history can be passed on from their point of view.  think about a story being told in third person, then think about it again being told in first person, by someone who actually experienced the event.