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11 November, 08:52

Why did the pope call for a crusade?

To establish trading empires in the Middle East

To free Jerusalem from the Turks

To convert Muslims to Christianity

To establish a new base for the Roman Catholic Church

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  1. 11 November, 11:54
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    Crusades had a goal: usually to defend the catholic faith against a perceived threat, for instance heresy (cathars in Southern France), occupation of holy places (Holy land). The Pope could still call a crusade if he wanted, because he is autonomous as the autocratic head of the RCC and the Vatican State. Now the differences.
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