1. Holy Roman Empire and the Crusades

2. Holy Roman Empire With the rise of Monarchies, there becomes a struggle between the Emperors and the Church –Many battles over who should have more power Pope Innocent III holds interdict over many rulers –People would revolt if this happened

3. The Crusades Began in 1096 –Christians battle Muslims Council of Clermont - Byzantine Emperor asks Pope Urban II for help against the Seljuk Turks to defend the Holy Land –“Christ commands it. Remission of sins will be granted for those going thither.”

4. The Crusades First Crusade - 1099 –Christian knights capture Jerusalem Second crusade –Muslims capture Jerusalem in 1187 –Led by Saladin Third Crusade –Europeans fail to reclaim Jerusalem –Pilgrims are allowed to visit Fourth Crusade –Christians against Christians –Europeans attack Constantinople

5. The Crusades Result of Crusades –Legacy of religious hatred –Trade increased and expanded Money economy grows –Wider worldview Muslims India and China –Marco Polo

6. The Crusades Reconquista Campaign to drive the Muslims out of Spain –Ferdinand and Isabella –1469 Spain becomes a country Complete the Reconquista –Isabella launched a crusade against Jews and Muslims –Inquisition- Church court against heresies