Answer:
The Byzantine Emperor was surprised to see the crusades happening after he called on the Popes support.
Step-by-step explanation:
- After the Seljuk Turks killed the most eminent troops of the Byzantine army And took over Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the Byzantine Emperor was left helpless and called for the Popes support by giving it a religious form and asking the Pope to help save Christianity and Constantinople.
- The Byzantine Emperor was expecting the Pope to send a small division of his army to help him, but he was utterly surprised to see the overwhelming support that he got from the west after he called on for support.