Pope Urban endorsed the First Crusade because he ________
A. saw the chance to remove feuding, idle, and restless noble youths from Europe
B. was hoping to gain control of Europe after a victory
C. wanted to end the power of the Eastern emperor
D. desired to drive all Muslims from Egypt
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?
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