How successful was the Albigensian Crusade Flashcards
What were some negatives of the Albigensian Crusade from a papal perspective?
The Cathar movement was not completely wiped out, and the Crusade reflected badly on Innocent III. He was seen as heavily reliant on the Northern French crown, and the Crusade created a new political situation dominated by the Northern French.
How did the Crusade affect distinctive social and religious cultures in Languedoc?
The terrible violence of the Crusade “irreparably smashed” these cultures, weakening the moral authority of the papacy in the long run.
Who ultimately benefited from the conflict?
The Northern French. They gained valuable strategic positions and economic prizes, securing their presence as a major political power in Europe and increasing the reliance the Papal states had on them.
What was the long-term impact of the Crusade on the pastoral role of the Church?
It weakened the moral authority of the papacy, as the brutal violence and destruction caused by the Crusade compromised the Church’s ability to serve as a moral leader.
How did the use of the Crusade mechanism become corrupted?
The bishop of Bremen used the Crusade on a smaller scale in 1234, raising questions about whether such a force was required.
What was the impact of the Crusade on the Cathar Church?
The once expansionist Cathar Church became “defensive” and “beleaguered” as a result of the Crusade, with its ability to replicate itself severely limited.
How did the Crusade affect Innocent III’s reputation?
The Crusade reflected badly on Innocent III, who was seen as heavily reliant on the Northern French crown and whose papacy created a new political situation dominated by the Northern French.
What was the main goal of the Crusade?
To reduce the incidence of Catharism in Europe.
