HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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drive Muslims out of Spain.
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conquer the Byzantine empire
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repel a Turkish invasion of Europe
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win back control of the Holy Land
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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 Crusades also negatively impacted the Muslim-Christian relations-widened the gap, and led to the mutual hatred and hostility. In addition, Christianity also got fractured into two factions: Greek and Latin.
Detailed explanation-3: -The movement helped both to militarize the medieval western Church and to sustain criticism of that militarization. It arguably helped solidify the pope’s control over the Church and made certain financial innovations central to Church operations. And it both reflected and influenced devotional trends.
Detailed explanation-4: -To obey the Pope’s call to free the Holy city from the infidels and ensure access for pilgrims . To be forgiven for past sins . To see the world, have an adventure and prove their bravery. To get land overseas. More items