Which of the following did the albigensian crusade signify? a. the splintering of the church b. the heightened power of the papacy c. the rise of secular monarchs d. the conflict between western and eastern christianity

Best answer is C) The rise of secular monarchs

The Albigensian Crusade, called for by the Pope against the religious group the Cathars in southern France, led to the consolidation of power by the French monarchy. It also established a dependence of the Pope on the monarchy for military support, ushering in a new paradigm in which secular monarchs held increasing influence over the Church and the general political landscape. 

Starvation, debt, financial downfall.