Question

multiple choice 1 point
according to the discussion on page 282 of your textbook, which of the following was not one the likely motivation behind pope urban ii decision to launch the first crusade?
he could gain the title of byzantine emperor for himself
he would show western european rulers that the papacy was a force to be reckoned with
he would show that latin military strength was greater than the greeks
he could possibly unite the western and eastern churches into a universal christian chruch

Explanation:

Pope Urban II's motivations for launching the First Crusade included showing the Papacy's power (to Western European rulers), potentially uniting churches (Western and Eastern), and demonstrating Latin military might. However, there is no historical indication that he aimed to gain the title of Byzantine Emperor.

Answer:

He could gain the title of Byzantine Emperor for himself