Question

Which of the following likely contributed to the path of the third Crusade?

a) Much of North Africa was held by Muslims, therefore Crusaders approached from the east.
b) Much of Europe was held by the Christians, therefore Crusaders traveled straight through the Mediterranean.
c) Much of Spain was held by Muslims, therefore Crusaders traveled around it by sea rather than through it.
d) Much of Italy was held by Muslims, therefore Crusaders hugged the border of Croatia and Serbia.

Answer 1

Much of Spain was held by Muslims, therefore Crusaders traveled around it by sea rather than through it.