Base your answer to question __ on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. The basic idea of this book is simple: to tell the story of the Crusades as they were seen, lived, and recorded on ‘the other side’—in other words, in the Arab camp. Its content is based almost exclusively on the testimony of contemporary Arab historians and chroniclers... — Amin Maalouf, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes, Al Saqi Books What was one direct result of the Crusades?

Base your answer to question __ on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. The basic idea of this book is simple: to tell the story of the Crusades as they were seen, lived, and recorded on ‘the other side’—in other words, in the Arab camp. Its content is based almost exclusively on the testimony of contemporary Arab historians and chroniclers... — Amin Maalouf, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes, Al Saqi Books This passage indicates that the author’s emphasis is on

“Come then, with all your people and give battle with all your strength, so that all this treasure shall not fall into the hands of the Turks.. . . Therefore act while there is still time lest the kingdom of the Christians shall vanish from your sight. . . . And in your coming you will find your reward in heaven. . . .” — An excerpt of a letter sent by Emperor Alexius Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire to Pope Urban II in 1093 Which event is referred to in this quotation?

“Come then, with all your people and give battle with all your strength, so that all this treasure shall not fall into the hands of the Turks.. . . Therefore act while there is still time lest the kingdom of the Christians shall vanish from your sight. . . . And in your coming you will find your reward in heaven. . . .” — An excerpt of a letter sent by Emperor Alexius Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire to Pope Urban II in 1093 Identify one reason why Emperor Alexius Comnenus sent this letter to Pope Urban II in 1093.

“Come then, with all your people and give battle with all your strength, so that all this treasure shall not fall into the hands of the Turks.. . . Therefore act while there is still time lest the kingdom of the Christians shall vanish from your sight. . . . And in your coming you will find your reward in heaven. . . .” — An excerpt of a letter sent by Emperor Alexius Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire to Pope Urban II in 1093 Identify one effect of the events that resulted from the response to this letter.

Base your answer to question _ on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. “. . . Christian warriors, He who gave His life for you, today demands yours in return. These are combats worthy of you, combats in which it is glorious to conquer and advantageous to die. Illustrious knights, generous defenders of the Cross, remember the examples of your fathers who conquered Jerusalem, and whose names are inscribed in Heaven; abandon then the things that perish, to gather unfading palms, and conquer a Kingdom which has no end.” — St. Bernard of Clairvaux This statement was most likely used to encourage people to