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A series of religious wars fought between European Christians and Muslims.
Holy Land surrounding the city Jerusalem. Important to all 3 major religions
Main city (goal) that both Christians and Muslims wanted to control.
Religious travelers to the Holy Land. They were afraid they would no longer be safe after the Muslims took over the area.
Capital of the Christian Byzantine Empire. Threatened by expansion of Islam.
Christian Pope during the Crusades. He promised entry into Heaven to all Christians going on crusade.
Another word for a Muslim leader.
Christian leader from England during the Third Crusade. Famous for his courage.
Muslim leader during the Third Crusade who united Muslims against Christians and recaptured Jerusalem
Successful crusade for Christians, allowing them to capture the holy land and establish 4 crusader kingdoms.
During this crusade, the Muslims badly beat the French knights.
This is the crusade where the Muslims recaptured Jerusalem.
Led by popular movements of the European peasants. Largely unsuccessful.
In 1212, large numbers of children were recruited to go on Crusade. Most never made it, but were sold into slavery.
to kill everyone, including women and children
In Spain, Christians re-conquered the lands from the Muslims.
Muslim empire that replaced the Christian Byzantine Empire. Constantinople becomes Istanbul.
Trade and exchange of ideas led to renewal of culture in Europe. Monarchs’ power increased as knights left to go to war.
punishment for your beliefs
prejudice against Jews