Which statement describes the relationship between the rulers of europe and the catholic church during the crusades? european rulers contributed military leadership, men, supplies, and resources to support the church’s call for crusades. european rulers generally ignored the requests of the church for support during the crusades. european rulers embarked on the crusades themselves but later asked for the church’s blessings for their efforts. european rulers grew tired of the church’s demands for resources to support the crusades and overthrew the papacy