The Crusades were initiated on the premise of conquering the Holy Lands from Muslim control. However, what was the real reason for conquering the Holy Lands? A. To convert the Muslims to Christianity B. To eradicate the armies of Islam C. To establish a Christian state called Outremer D. To reclaim Jerusalem in the name of Christianity
" D. To reclaim Jerusalem in the name of Christianity" was the the primary purpose of launching the Crusades, since it was believed that the Holy Lands, including Jerusalem, had been taken from the Christians unfairly.
