The Crusades Flashcards
1
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Crusades
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- 1095 AD - 129 AD
2
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Holy land
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- Jewish: homeland, western wall
- Christian: land Jesus walked and taught
- Muslim: home of Dome or Rock, Muhammad to heaven
3
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Pope Urban
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- Christians vs. Muslims
- asks for a crusade to “remove the infidels” (Muslims) from holy land
4
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200 year battle
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- several attempts
- bloody and violent battles
- 1st battle successful for Christians
- Saladin: Muslim ruler reclaimed holy land
5
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results
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- expanded trade and exploration
- ended feudalism
- tensions among religions
- loss of Pope’s power