Question

Use the passage below from a medieval history that describes Saladin's activity in the Crusades to answer the following question: Within a short time, Saladin had conquered almost the whole Kingdom of Jerusalem. He exalted the grandeur of Mohammed's law and showed that, in the event, its might exceeded that of the Christian religion.—Public Domain For what achievement of Saladin's does the passage give evidence? He retook Jerusalem from Christians. He was made a symbol of chivalry by the Crusaders. He was known for his generosity by the people of Jerusalem. He proved that Islam was superior to Christianity.

For what achievement of Saladin's does the passage give evidence?
A) He retook Jerusalem from Christians.
B) He was made a symbol of chivalry by the Crusaders.
C) He was known for his generosity by the people of Jerusalem.
D) He proved that Islam was superior to Christianity.

Answer 1

The passage provides evidence that Saladin's achievement was retaking Jerusalem from the Christians during the Crusades. The correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage provides evidence for the achievement of Saladin in which he retook Jerusalem from Christians. It describes how, under Saladin's leadership, the Muslims reconquered the Kingdom of Jerusalem, highlighting his success in restoring the city to Muslim control in 1187, after it had been held by the Crusaders since their victory in 1099.

The passage emphasizes the extent of Saladin's conquests and the promotion of Mohammed's law in contrast to the Christian religion, reflecting the historical impact of Saladin's military campaign during the Crusades and his effective defense of Muslim territories against European forces.