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What was the primary purpose of Crusades launched by the Catholic Church?
Answer
Reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control
The Crusades (1095-1291) were a series of religious wars launched by the Church to reclaim the Holy Land, particularly Jerusalem, from Muslim rule.
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The Crusades exposed Western Europeans to Middle Eastern knowledge, spices, and technologies that fueled the Renaissance and Age of Exploration.
Other options people guess
- Expand European territory
- Spread Christianity to Africa
- Defend against Viking raids
Topics
- Medieval
- Religion
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