Why did Europeans join the crusades?

Question

A. Business opportunity, adventure, and wealth
B. Missionary work, religious enthusiasm, and adventure
C. Poor economic growth, religious enthusiasm, and adventure
D. Religious enthusiasm, land and wealth, and adventure

Answer 1

The most accurate answer would be B. Missionary work, religious enthusiasm, and adventure.

Many Europeans joined the Crusades motivated by a mix of religious zeal to reclaim the Holy Land, the desire for adventure, and the hope of gaining wealth and land. While options A, C, and D touch on some correct aspects, option B best encapsulates the primary motivations for many participants.