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Why did the pope called for the Crusades?

A.
to take back the holy lands from Muslim control

B.
to fight against the Byzantine Empire and restore Catholic practices in that region

C.
to gain knowledge of the Muslim faith and bring it back to the people of the West

D.
to help Christian people in the West escape poor living conditions

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A. I believe this because I do know the pope wanted to free the holy land.
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I think the correct answer is C I’m not sure
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