Introduction to the Crusades AIM: What was the goal of the Crusades?

The Holy Land  Jerusalem Judaism: spiritual homeland of the Jews. Also the sight of the Western Wall, which was the last remaining part of King Solomon's Temple. Christianity: Jesus spent a lot of time there spreading the word of God. Islam: the home of the Dome or the Rock, Where it is believed that Muhammad ascended into heaven.

The Crusades 1095-1291 Jerusalem – the Holy Land Judaism, Christianity & Islam. Christians wanted to reclaim the land from Islam. Holy War between Christians & Muslims. Results Only the 1st Crusade was successful. Saladin – Muslim ruler who took back the Holy Land. Long Term Effects Expanded contact with the outside world. Increased trade & exploration. Ended feudalism. Increased hatred between religions. Loss of Crusades leads to a loss in the Pope’s power.

The Crusade Success or Failure Why? First Success Crusaders captured Jerusalem and formed four Christian States Second Failure Muslims recaptured Jerusalem Third Muslims kept Jerusalem Fourth Crusaders attacked Byzantine capital. Fifth-Tenth Muslims recaptured all lands held by Crusaders