Which statement accurately describes an event or belief that led to the First Crusade?

A.
Islamic libraries destroyed Greek texts before scholars could copy them.

B.
Western Europeans wanted to increase trade with the Byzantine Empire.

C.
The Byzantine emperor asked the pope for help in repelling Muslim invaders.

D.
A Christian king of France married a Muslim woman from Palestine.

Question

Which statement accurately describes an event or belief that led to the First Crusade?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  Islamic libraries destroyed Greek texts before scholars could copy them.   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  Western Europeans wanted to increase trade with the Byzantine Empire.   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  The Byzantine emperor asked the pope for help in repelling Muslim invaders.   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  A Christian king of France married a Muslim woman from Palestine.

anonymous · Answer

I think it's A... but I can't trust myself. :p