What was the primary goal of the Christian Crusades?
  1. The conquer Asia Minor
  2. To spread Christianity to Africa
  3. To share Jerusalem with the Turks
  4. To retake the Holy Land from the Muslims.
Explanation
Answer - D - The primary goal of the Christian Crusades was to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims.

Key Takeaway: In 1095, Pope Urban II encouraged Christian soldiers to liberate the Holy Land from the Muslims. To encourage people to go on this crusade, he offered what was called an “indulgence,” or pardoning of sins for people who answered his call to arms. Urban II also encouraged solidarity with the Byzantines and sought to retake the holy sites, especially Jerusalem, for the Christians.
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