Question

The Medieval Crusades were taken by some modern writers and turned into something that they never really were in the first place. They were turned into an attempt to bring European civilization to the Middle East, when, in fact, during the Middle Ages the great sophisticated and wealthy power was in the Muslim world.



- Thomas Madden, St. Louis University, History of Relations between the West and the Middle East

"...for many in the contemporary Arab world, the Crusades are viewed as having begun nearly a millennium of conflict with what would become the West. The Crusades are seen as representing the constant threat of Western aggression. But many scholars say that is an inaccurate view of the Crusades."

- Mike Shuster, reporter



These statements indicate that the history of the Crusades...


has not been studied by experts


was of little importance


remains a subject of modern debate and interpretation


illustrates the importance of tolerance and understanding

Answer 1

remains a subject of modern debate and interpretation

Both quotes show differing modern perspectives and emphasize disagreements about what the Crusades "really" were, so the history is still debated and interpreted today.