The Second Crusade was the second major crusade launched from Europe as part of a Catholic holy war against Islam. The Second Crusade began in 1147 in response to the capture of Edessa in 1146 by the forces of the Seljuk Turks. Edessa had been founded during the First Crusade and was one of its major successes. The Second Crusade was launched by Pope Eugene III, and was the first of the crusades to be led by European kings, namely Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany. The armies of the two kings took separate routes across Europe to Anatolia. What was the result of this Second Crusade?
A.
The Crusaders failed to recapture Edessa.
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The Crusaders failed to reach the Holy Land.
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It ended with the defeat of the Seljuk Turks.

In at least two paragraphs, discuss the differences between the principles of republicanism and democracy. explain whether you think the united states is more of a republic or a democracy. refer to at least one example from the constitution. (10 points)

Which of the following was the largest group of people living in the region of transylvania? a. german b.slavic groups c.romanians d.italians

Egypt is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. theearliest egyptian dynasty was established around 3100bce. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when it was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of aseries of muslim empires, including the ottoman empire.european powers then occupied egypt beginning in the late 18th century. today, egypt is an independent republic with its own constitution and elected leaders. however, some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to grow more powerful.which statement from the passage addresses an event from the present? a. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of a seriesof muslim empires, including the ottoman empire.b. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when egypt was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire.c. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if the leaders continue to grow more powerful.d. however some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country.edit: the correct answer is d