More and more people were drawn to towns and cities. Meanwhile, the Crusades had expanded trade routes to the East and given Europeans a taste for imported goods such as wine, olive oil and luxurious textiles. (Hope this helps!)
Egypt was<span> a member of the Arab League and opposed the existence of </span>Israel<span>.</span>
Battle of Thermopylae. 300 Spartans under king Leonidas and other Greek allies hold back the persians led by Xerxes l for three days but are defeated.
