Question

what compromise ended the third crusade?
○ both muslims and christians withdrew from jerusalem, declaring it to be a neutral city.
○ muslims continued to rule jerusalem, but they allowed christian pilgrims free access to the city.
○ the muslim ruler of jerusalem decided to convert to christianity as a sign of good will.
○ the crusaders agreed to pay ransom to muslim forces and then depart from the holy land.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Jaffa (1192) ended the Third Crusade. Under this treaty, Muslims retained control of Jerusalem. However, to reach a compromise, Muslim leaders granted Christian pilgrims the right to freely visit the city's holy sites. This balance of political control (Muslim rule) and religious access (for Christians) was the key compromise. The other options are incorrect: Jerusalem was not made a neutral city with both sides withdrawing; the Muslim ruler did not convert to Christianity; and there was no ransom - based departure of Crusaders as the main compromise element.

Answer:

Muslims continued to rule Jerusalem, but they allowed Christian pilgrims free access to the city.