Pope Urban II responded to the Seljuk attacks on the Byzantine Empire by calling on all Christians to help take control of the Holy Land. In 1095, he delivered a speech at the Council of Clermont, urging Christians to embark on what would become known as the First Crusade to assist the Byzantine Empire and to reclaim Jerusalem and other sacred sites from Muslim control. This call for action was instrumental in mobilizing support for the Crusade.
How did Pope Urban II respond to Seljuk attacks on the Byzantine Empire?
He tried to overthrow European lords who fought among themselves.
He asked Christians to end their pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
He established a new area for important Christian religious sites.
He called on all Christians to help take control of the Holy Land.
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