The holy wars known as the crusades were initially launched by __________

A) the Seljuks in support of the Eastern Roman emperor
B) the Christian West in support of the Eastern Roman emperor
C) Saladin in support of the Sultanate of R?m
D) the Khwarazm in support of Christians in Jerusalem


Answer: B

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