Question

Which military campaign was sparked by pope urban II's call to reclaim the holy land from muslims A.the Hundred Years' War B. The crusades C.battle of tours D.black death

Answer 1

Pope Urban the II wanted to get back the Holy Land in which had been over taken by the Muslims at the time. Calling the Crusades Pope Urban Ii told people they would gain salvation in order to get enough people to fight the Muslims. Having the Holy Land was some what of a pride thing since Islams, Muslims, and Christians all use it for their Holy Land.

Answer 2

The correct answer is The crusades. Urban II's call to holy war was the reason why many successive generations from Europe streamed down to the Holy Lands with one goal - to conquer Jerusalem and retake the Holy lands from the muslims.