The 1st Crusade short exam questions

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Why was Byzantium important in Pope Urban 2nd's decision to call the 1st Crusade at Clermont 1095?
The Byzantine Empire was being attacked from all sides and gradually shrinking
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Why were the Seljuk Turks unable to resist the 1st Crusade
They had taken over a very large area
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Why was Jerusalem so important to the crusaders?
It was the death and resurection place of Jesus, home to the Holy Sepulture
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One reason why the knights went on the 1st Crusade
To gain a full indulgence when they got there
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Why did Pope Urban call the 1st Crusade
To assert his authority
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Why did Emperor Alexios receive help from the west
He asked for it and the Pope responded
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Why were the Seljuk Turks unable to resist the 1st Crusade

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They had taken over a very large area

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Why was Jerusalem so important to the crusaders?

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One reason why the knights went on the 1st Crusade

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Why did Pope Urban call the 1st Crusade

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