Question

“In truth, [the Crusaders] were exposed as frauds. Seeking to avenge the Holy Sepulcher, they raged openly against Christ and sinned by overturning the Cross with the cross they bore on their backs, not even shuddering to trample on it for the sake of a little gold and silver… The sons of Ismael did not behave in this way… Neither did the Ismaelites neigh after Latin women, nor did they turn [the site of Jesus’ death] into a common burial place… How differently the Latins treated us who love Christ and are their fellow believers, guiltless of any wrong against them! (Nicetas Choniates, Annals) *** Who is most likely the author of this document? Think about the perspective of the person "speaking". *

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a Roman Catholic bishop, following the failure of the Crusade to capture Jerusalem.
a military leader of the Muslim forces that held Jerusalem.
a Templar crusader critical of his fellow soldiers.
a court official of the Byzantine empire living in Constantinople.

Answer 1

D. a court official of the Byzantine empire living in Constantinople.

Step-by-step explanation:

The only other answer that even would make sense is A.

A is wrong though because the First Crusades captured Jerusalem that was being ruled by Muslims. The first crusades were not a failure so this automatically excluded option A and option B. Option C is eliminated by the simple fact that it doesn't make sense. Fourth Crusades were when Constantinople was attacked.

Answer 2

A military leader of the Muslim forces that held Jerusalem

Step-by-step explanation: