What event began to bring western europe out of the dark ages?
a. the crusades
b. the reconquista
c. the great schism
d. the 100 years war

The crusades. they brought new technology, cultures, knowledge and trade into Europe and helped to unite the people behind a common purpose.

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They made a checks and balance system to equal power within the branches. the "check" meant that one branch would watch one branch and "balance" them if they were too powerful. if you want more info on this, i would just google checks and balance system.