AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The Age of the Crusades, c1071-1204 June 2024 question paper 7042/1A

Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the condition of Outremer in the years 1098 to 1118.

‘A desire to increase their own political power was the main reason why Popes called Crusades in the years 1095 to 1146.’

Assess the validity of this view.

‘Relations between Byzantium and Latin Christians were very strong in the years 1143 to 1180.’

Assess the validity of this view.

To what extent did Western interventions strengthen the position of Outremer in the years 1177 to 1204?