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Who suddenly defeated the Byzantine Empire?
Why was it a big deal that the Byzantine emperor asked the Pope for help?
It was a big deal because the Byzantine emperor was desperate. He did not have enough money or troops.
A crusade is a holy war.
What were the four states created by the Christian Crusaders/
The four states were the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the county of Edessa, the city of Antioch and the county of Tripoli.
What was one difficulty the new Christian states faced?
The new Christian states were surrouned by Muslims but all of the supplies they needed were in Italian cities outside of where they were.
Who did Pope Urban II tell to launch a crusade?
Pope Urban II told Europe's lords to launch a crusade.
Why did Pope Urban II tell people to go to Jerusalem?
People were told to go to Jerusalem because the Pope told them it was the will of God.
What does the red cross symbolize?
Why is Jerusalem significant?
Jerusalem was considered a holy city by 3 major religions.
Who originally had control over the Holy Land?
The Muslims had control over the Holy Land initially.
Why did Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart), agree to a truce.
He agreed to a truce after Saladin promised that Christian pilgrims could travel to Jerusalem in safety.
What does the term Crusade mean?
How did the Crusades affect trade?
The Crusades increased trade between Europe and the Middle East.
What did Saladin do that led to the Third Crusade?
Saladin united Muslims and declared War on the Christian states.
Which three religious groups all felt that Jerusalem was their Holy City?
Muslims, Christians, and Jews felt Jerusalem was their Holy City.
Why did peasants agree to fight in the Crusades?
Peasants agreed to fight because they were promised Heaven after death.
How did the Crusades affect feudalism?
The Crusades helped break down feudalism because nobles sold their lands which reduced their power and helped kings build stronger central governments.
What three leaders took part in the third Crusade?
Emperor Fredrick of the Holy Roman Empire, king Richard I of England, and King Philip II of France took part in the 3rd Crusade.
Why did knights agree to fight in the Crusades?
Knights agreed to fight for glory, fame, and honor.
Why did mercenaries fight in the Crusades?
Mercenaries fought because they wanted to rob and loot.
How did the Crusades affect Cultural Diversity.
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