Question

The basic idea of this book is simple: to tell the story of the Crusades as they were seen, lived, and recorded on 'the other side'–in other words, in the Arab camp. Its content is based almost exclusively on the testimony of contemporary Arab historians and chroniclers....-Amin Maalouf, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes, Al Saqi Books

This source is most likely to include which of the following claims about the Crusades?

A. Christians were justified in their attempts to conquer the Holy Land
B. Muslims fought to protect land sacred to them from outside invaders
C. The Crusades benefited Arabs by bringing them more advanced European knowledge and technology
D. The Crusades had little impact on Arabs.

Answer 1

Correct answer is: B. Muslims fought to protect land sacred to them from outside invaders .

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A is not correct as this would be perspective of some historian or eyewitness who supported the Crusades.

B is correct as Arab historians would explain why it was justified to defend themselves from the attack of the Crusades.

C is not correct as this would be a modern perspective of historians who stressed the good consequences of Crusades.

D is not correct as this conclusion cannot be drawn by anyone.