Question

Several wars were fought by Christians in Europe in eleventh century to regain hold of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, because ______.

Options

• they wished to expand their kingdom.

• these cities were considered holy by Jews, Christians and Muslims.

• they wished to gain support of common people.

• these cities were developed cities.

Answer 1

Several wars were fought by Christians in Europe in eleventh century to regain hold of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, because these cities were considered holy by Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Explanation:

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are the two cities, which are considered holy by the Jews, Christians and Muslims. These cities were under Islamic rule in the eleventh century. Several wars were fought by the Christians in Europe in the eleventh century to regain hold on these cities. These wars are known as ‘Crusades’.