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THE CRUSADES

THE CRUSADES. WHAT are the crusades???. Pope Urban II – wanted to get the back for the . Three groups claimed Jerusalem as their Holy City – Place where Jesus was crucified – Place where Muhammad ascended to heaven – The site of the ancient temple built by Solomon.

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THE CRUSADES

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  1. THE CRUSADES

  2. WHAT are the crusades??? • Pope Urban II – wanted to get the back for the. • Three groups claimed Jerusalem as their Holy City • – Place where Jesus was crucified • – Place where Muhammad ascended to heaven • – The site of the ancient temple built by Solomon

  3. WHY did the crusades occur??? • The – a Turkish ethnic group – came to Southwest Asia and captured the city of. • traveling to now were turned away by the Turks. • Some were and murdered

  4. WHY did the crusades occur??? • also wanted to control routes – was in an ideal location.

  5. 1st Crusade • and the People’s crusade • Peter led a group of people • Didn’t go so well --- his army, attacked the Turks, and lost. Only a small part of his army survived

  6. 1st Crusade • Knights arrive in . • Joined by last of Peter’s army • Captures, killing 10,000 Muslims and Jewish inhabitants

  7. Later Crusades • made repeated attacks to destroy the four Christian kingdoms in Palestine. • Muslims take back . • Forced to launch three more to keep control. • All three further crusades • becomes Muslim leader – eventually agreed to reopen the city to pilgrims.

  8. Results of the Crusades • never recaptured . • Increased and made use of money more common. • Most of Middle Ages used the • Crusades made nobles buy armor and supplies using • Feudalism grew • became more important • Money was used . • Trade – helping the economy

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