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The Byzantine Empire heard tales of great wealth and fame gained from military campaigns in the Middle East.
The Byzantine Empire heard tales of great wealth and fame gained from military campaigns in the Middle East.
The Byzantine emperors were fueled with religious fervor to gain back the Holy Land.
The Byzantine emperors were fueled with religious fervor to gain back the Holy Land.
The Byzantine Empire lost some of its territory to the Seljuks, which it appealed to the pope to help get back.
The Byzantine Empire lost some of its territory to the Seljuks, which it appealed to the pope to help get back.
The Byzantine Empire hoped to recover the texts lost when the Roman Empire fell.
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The statement that best explains a cause of the Crusades is:
The Byzantine Empire lost some of its territory to the Seljuks, which it appealed to the pope to help get back.
This highlights the direct political and territorial pressures faced by the Byzantine Empire and the appeal for assistance that ultimately led to the initiation of the Crusades.
