nature of crusading Flashcards
1
Q
causes of third crusade
A
crusader states totally surrounded by muslim land
july 1187- saladin beat christian army at battle of hattin
oct 87- jerusalem under muslim control
29 oct- pope ordered a papal bull calling for a third crusade to reclaim jerusalem
2
Q
indulgence
A
Popes promised christians who went on crusade a full indulgence
often also sold indulgences to reduce penance
3
Q
full indulgence
A
completed forgiveness for sins committed on earth
immediate admission to heaven after death
4
Q
reasons for crusading
A
religion
respect
reward
revenge
