What was a final outcome of the crusades

the christians tried to take back the hold land but instead it became the most embarrassing move made by the roman catholic church. in other words,the crusades were a complete failure

Hello,

Your question states:

What is one of the defining characteristics of the modern era?

Your answer would be:
conomies around the world have become more interconnected because of globalization.

Your explanation/reasoning:

Economics are very important during this time because it was most of power and money and the weak were destroyed.