The statement that characterizes the political impact of the Crusades is d.The power of the Papacy shrank while the Monarchy gained power
Although the first Crusade was called by the Pope, it was answered by monarchs from various European kingdoms.
Because they were the ones doing the actual fighting, the monarchs saw their powers increase. The Pope and the Papacy on the other hand, did not do much fighting and so lost power.
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