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What was the declared motive for the Crusades?
What was the declared motive for the Crusades?
To take Jerusalem and the so-called holy sepulcher from the Muslims.
What was the meaning of the word 'crusade' derived from?
What was the meaning of the word 'crusade' derived from?
Latin word crux, which means 'cross.'
How many major Crusades are usually listed by historians?
How many major Crusades are usually listed by historians?
Eight major Crusades.
What significant event marked the beginning of the First Crusade in 1096?
What significant event marked the beginning of the First Crusade in 1096?
What factors contributed to the causes of the Crusades?
What factors contributed to the causes of the Crusades?
How did members of the Crusades visually identify themselves?
How did members of the Crusades visually identify themselves?
What was the primary purpose of the First Crusade according to Pope Urban II?
What was the primary purpose of the First Crusade according to Pope Urban II?
Who were the pauperes Christi and what was their goal?
Who were the pauperes Christi and what was their goal?
What event led to the loss of control of the Eastern Church by the church of Rome?
What event led to the loss of control of the Eastern Church by the church of Rome?
What benefits were promised to those who died on the road or in battle during the First Crusade?
What benefits were promised to those who died on the road or in battle during the First Crusade?
Who was Peter the Hermit and what role did he play in the First Crusade?
Who was Peter the Hermit and what role did he play in the First Crusade?
What was the motto of the First Crusade?
What was the motto of the First Crusade?
