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Why did Alexius I ask the West for military help in 1095?
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To conquer Egypt after Byzantine weakness following Manzikert.
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To capture Jerusalem after Byzantine weakness following Manzikert.
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To recover parts of Anatolia after Byzantine weakness following Manzikert.
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To defend Constantinople against Norman attacks following Manzikert.
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The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Flashcards
30 flashcards on OCR AS Level History The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192: the key terms and definitions you need to recall.