crusades Flashcards
1
Q
when did the crusades start
A
1095 CE
2
Q
how long did the first crusade last
A
1096-1099
3
Q
what was the first crusade
A
the first crusade was for the europeans to recapture jerusalem and the holy land and it did succeed
4
Q
why was there a second crusade
how long did it last
A
- there was a second crusade because the islamic forces took over edessa which made the pope afraid so he called for another war and failed
- 1145-1149
5
Q
why was there a 3rd crusade
how long did it last
A
- because a muslim general had taken over jerusalem which made several important kings decide to raise armies to take back the holy land though in the end they lost. but both sides decided to come to a truce which allowed christian pilgrams to be able to visit the holy lands
- 1189-1192
