The Crusades
Europe 1095
Causes of Crusades Noble fighting in Europe “Invasion” of Byzantine Empire by Muslims Attacks on Pilgrims to Holy Land
Pope Urban calls for Crusade
Pope’s Motivation Stop Knights fighting in Europe Take back the Holy Land Add Eastern Orthodox to Roman Catholic Church
People’s Crusade
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Crusades
Richard the Lionhearted: Left to fight alone 3rd Crusade Richard the Lionhearted: Left to fight alone Philip Augustus: “sick” Frederick Barbarossa: “bathing”
Third Crusade Led by Richard the Lionhearted- King of England Despite war, eventually they came to a truce with Saladin, leader of Muslims Christians (unarmed) would be allowed in city
The 4th Crusade = very Bad Many Crusaders . . . . No Boats Many Boats …. No $$$$$ Eliminate competition …. Free Boats Zara Conquered .. Not Infidels ..excommunication Duhhh, …. How to say Sorry? Here is a present ….. More Christians (Constantinople) Thanks … you’re back in …. Go Home
Children’s Crusade - 1212 20,000 – 30,000 children went out Many died of disease, starvation and others were sold to slavery to Muslims or drowned/burned
Effects of Crusades Showed power of Church Increased trading between East and West --> will lead to massive Cultural Diffusion Muslim Learning recognized Muslim bitterness and hatred toward Christians spurs on Islamic expansion Constantinople (Istanbul) eventually falls to Turks