Question

One reason why Islamic forces wanted to weaken the Byzantine Empire during the First Crusade is because the Byzantine empire A. pretended to side with Islamist forces and then sabotaged them. B. had captured holy cities and destroyed religious artifacts. C. attempted to remain neutral between both sides. D. aligned with European crusaders against Islamic forces.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. had captured holy cities and destroyed religious artifacts

Explanation:

• The first crusades were the religious wars that were fought between the byzantine ad the islamic force in order to reunite and gain back their hold lands.

• They took place form 1096 to 1099 and where to stop the ara form capturing of gaining control of the holy grounds.

Answer 2

Answer:

aligned with European crusaders algainst Islamic forces

Explanation:

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