"It can be argued that the Commercial Revolution took place long before the colonization of the 'New World.' During the _______ from the 1000s through the 1200s, Europeans were exposed to new commodities - such as spices and fabrics - that inspired them to establish new trade routes to acquire them on a regular basis. The conflict between differing peoples would, in the end, have a stimulating effect on the world economy."
What event should go in the blank in this reading?