SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Crusades
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100 years war
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War of the Roses
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30 years war
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups. In all, eight major Crusade expeditions-varying in size, strength and degree of success-occurred between 1096 and 1291.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Crusader states, also known as Outremer, were four Catholic realms in the Middle East that lasted from 1098 to 1291.
Detailed explanation-3: -Impact of Crusades: Increasing demand for products of the East led to expansion of trade. Venice, Genoa and Pisa emerged as important commercial centres in the Mediterranean region. The elimination of powerful nobles had its influence in strengthening the monarchy in France and England.