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Explore the historic Crusades between Christians and Muslims over Jerusalem and the Holy Land, impacting trade, economy, and power dynamics. Learn about key events like the Reconquista, Inquisition, and Saladin's role. Discover how the Crusades united the Muslim world, influenced the Age of Exploration, and more.
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Crusades • 1096, Christians vs. Muslims • Over the Holy Land (Jerusalem/Israel) • Muslim rule prevented pilgrimages • Lasted 200 years • Only the 1st was successful (9) Reconquista • The “reconquest” of Spain for Christianity • Inquisition – Church court to try heretics • Jews and Muslims flee Spain Islam • Spain to India
Pope Urban II • “God wills it!” • “Remission of sins” • Possibly heal the Great Schism? Participants • Win wealth and land • Adventure • Escape problems
Saladin • Restored Christian pilgrimages 4th Crusade • Christians attack Constantinople Impact • Bitterness • United the Muslim world against a common enemy • Trade increased due to the demand for foreign goods • Money Economy • $ for Crusades, allow peasants pay rent rather provide labor • Increased the power of monarchs (taxes) • Byzantine vs. Roman Catholic Church • Age of Exploration