The Crusades

The directed goal to the 8 Crusades was to capture the Holy Land. The people who wore the Christian Cross against the non-Christian in the crusades was called a crusader. Since 1095 and the next 200 years, the Christians launched 8 battle missions to capture the Holy Land held by the Muslim Turks. The Pope believed that the Christians should rule over the Holy Land. Jerusalem was considered sacred by the Christians, the Jewish people and the Muslims. The popes only hope was in the lords and knights. His first attack on the holy land was with normal people, however the Turks were able to defeat them. The second attack however was conducted by an Arab Muslim leader who seized Jerusalem in a slight way. By 1187 however, Saladin had totally retaken Jersualem. Over all, the Crusades were a very important time period that slowly cut and siezed the Holy Land.

The Crusades also had a very significant role in the development of the Middle Ages and the population. The Crusades trig erred the use of trade in Europe. The foods, jewelry, sculptures, art, and other goods that were brought to the Holy Land largely grew and the goods were in great demand in the rest of Europe. This fact also provoked the use of money in Europe that still is in use today. Secondly, the Crusaders that traveled back and forth brought new ideas and technology to the people. In this way, cultural diffusion took place. Overall, the Crusades were a great mark, that will be remembered in history.