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The Crusades. First crusade 1095 Christians: the place where Jesus was crucified and ascended into heaven Muslims: where Muhammad ascended into heaven Jews: ancient temple of Solomon Problem 1095: Arabs close Jerusalem to Jewish and Christian piligrims. The Crusades.
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The Crusades • First crusade 1095 • Christians: the place where Jesus was crucified and ascended into heaven • Muslims: where Muhammad ascended into heaven • Jews: ancient temple of Solomon • Problem 1095: Arabs close Jerusalem to Jewish and Christian piligrims
The Crusades • Nine military attempts to claim the Holy Land • 1095-1217 • Crusade taken from the word cross • Cross used on military apparel, appeared to be an unified army, holy cause Results • Brutality, greed, ruthlessness by all • Harbors became important shipping and trading • Wealth • Cultures intermingle • Peasants see world, lead different life • Still some conflict today