Why did Christians attack Jews during the Crusades?

Question

(1 point)
• They wanted revenge for Jewish attacks on Christians.
• Jews were trying to regain the Holy Land for themselves.
• Jews had allied with Muslims.
• Some Christians viewed Jews as enemies of Christianity.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Some Christians viewed Jews as enemies of Christianity.

During the Crusades, there were widespread anti-Jewish sentiments among some Christians who wrongly blamed Jews for the death of Jesus and viewed them as obstacles to their religious goals, leading to violence and persecution against Jewish communities.