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What event is considered to have sparked the wave of military campaigns known as the Crusades?
What event is considered to have sparked the wave of military campaigns known as the Crusades?
The sermon preached by Pope Urban II at Clermont-Ferrand in November 1095.
What was the main motivation behind the Crusades?
What was the main motivation behind the Crusades?
A desire for access to shrines associated with the life and ministry of Jesus, particularly the Holy Sepulcher.
What were the promised rewards for the Crusaders?
What were the promised rewards for the Crusaders?
Absolution from sin and eternal glory, as well as hopes of gaining land and wealth in the East.
Where did the Crusaders march to in order to reach Jerusalem?
Where did the Crusaders march to in order to reach Jerusalem?
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Who guided the knights during their march to Jerusalem?
Who guided the knights during their march to Jerusalem?
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