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The Crusades
During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church
had risen to power. After the fall of Rome,
many were uncertain where life would lead
them and many tragic events led people to
have a higher belief in God. This is where we
start to see the rise of Christianity. As you
recall, Jerusalem was a highly valued religious
city! This was the origin for the Crusades!
Jerusalem is…
Christians
Muslims
Jews
the place where Jesus
preached, crucified and
ascended to heaven
the place where
Muhammad met three
earlier prophets
Abraham, Moses and
Jesus.
the site of the ancient
temple built by
Solomon.
The Crusades were a long series of
wars between Christians & Muslims
over Jerusalem.
Cause for the Crusades
Muslims captured
Jerusalem from the
Byzantine Empire
Muslims stopped
Christians from
visiting HOLY LAND
Christian pilgrims
were attacked
Byzantines feared
attack on
Constantinople
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Pope Urban II
• Called Europe to win
back the Holy Land
(Palestine) back from
the Muslims (1095).
• Ensured those who
died would have a
place in heaven!
Who Answered the Call?
Feudal Lords
Knights
Peasants
The Crusades evolved into a series of wars which
lasted over several centuries and took place in
several different regions.
During this time, many differing people & ideas
came into contact with one another.
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The Effects
Christians never regained the
Holy Land
Christianity did spread
outside of Europe
Crusaders were unable to
hold on to gained lands
Weakened the power of
the Pope and the Church
Feudalism Weakened
Many nobles lost their
fortunes & lives
Lack of nobility led to the
rise of king’s authority
Kings challenged the
authority of the Church
Trade & Wealth Increased
Interactions
with other lands
(Italian
Peninsula) led
to develop trade
cities/centers
Led to
expand
trade=based
European
economy
Rise in Exploration
Crusades built an
interest in overseas land
and this propelled
Europeans to the
Western World!
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