The West Franks were easily induced to leave their fields, since France had, during several years, been terribly visited now by civil war, now by famine, and again by sickness…aside from the call of Pope Urban II, they had in some-instances been called to the land of promise by certain prophets who had appeared among them…A great part of them started forth with wife and child and laden with their entire household equipment. “

Question

--Ekkehard of Aurach, On the Opening of the First Crusade

After reading the excerpt, which of the following are reasons people in France decided to join the Crusades.
(5 Points)

Famine

War

Advice from local prophets

Call of Pope Urban II

All of the above
10.Which outcome was a direct result

Answer 1

The correct answer regarding the reasons people in France decided to join the Crusades, based on the excerpt, is All of the above. The text mentions famine, civil war, illness, the call of Pope Urban II, and the influence of local prophets as factors that motivated them to participate in the Crusades.

As for the second part of your question about the outcome that was a direct result, please provide additional context or options for that question so I can assist you further!