Spread of Christianity

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providing care for the poor and sick

establishing education

community services.

belief system which was followed by all Christians

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wealth and fame

adventure.

entry into heaven when they died

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to defend Christianity

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Why many Christians to go on a crusade

Contributions of the Roman Catholic Church*

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New ideas, wealth, customs and products were introduced to Europe

The power and wealth of the Church increased

Trade increased

There was a desire to explore and discover unknown lands.

Reasons why the Crusades were significant across medieval Europe.

The feudal system was weakened

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New knowledge in fields such as medicine and astronomy was introduced

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The Byzantine Emperor asked Pope Urban II to rally Christians to fight for control of Jerusalem and to help other Christians in the Middle East fight against Turkish invaders

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Christians were harassed and pilgrims and traders were refused entry to this sacred site.

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In 1050 CE a group of Seljuk Turks, who had recently converted to Islam, took control of Jerusalem

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Pope Urban II to call for people to go on the First Crusade

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It was intended to create fear in the region

\ Christian pilgrims and traders were prevented from entering the city

Effects on the Middle East region of Jerusalem’s takeover by the Seljuk Turks

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