Question

Which best describes the purpose and outcomes of the First Crusade?

Pope Urban II called for crusaders to protect pilgrims and defend the Holy Land, resulting in Europeans recapturing Jerusalem.
Pope Urban II declared war against the Ottoman Empire, resulting in the capture of Istanbul by the Holy Roman Empire.
Pope Urban II called for protection of the Hagia Sophia and Constantinople, resulting in the defeat of Saladin.
Pope Urban II declared the Knights Templar heretics and Satanists, resulting in their torture and seizure of their property.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I would say option number 1 best describes the purpose of the First Crusade.

It is important to keep in mind that the Crusades were not started as a means to pillage the east. The Crusades started for three primary reasons...

1. Tales of pilgrim woe (protect the pilgrims)
2. Holy sites in jeopardy (defend the Christian holy sites)
3. 1095 Council of Clermont (called in response to Alexios Komnenos' plea for help)

Answer 3

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