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** The Fourth Crusade **
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 * What were The Crusades-** The Christian states of Europe against the Saracens launched a series of Holy Wars, also known as The Crusades.

**What was the causes of The Crusades-** A war between Christians and Muslims was the reason for the crusades. It was held in the center of the city of Jerusalem. The City of Jerusalem held a Holy significance to the Christian religion. The Hill of Crucifixion and the tomb of Christ's burial was commemorated by The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, and was visited by Pilgrims. The Turks took over Jerusalem and 3000 Christians were massacred in 1065, starting a chain of events which contributed to the cause of the crusades.


 * What were some of the weapons used**- Polearms, Battle Axes, Maces, illhooks, Caltrops, Flails, Halberds, Longbows, Bows, Crossbows, Pikes, Poleaxes, Quarterstaffs, Spears, Warhammers, Scimitars were weapons used during the crusades.


 * Why was Jerusalem so important to these Religions-** Jerusalem was the most important place on Earth because it was the "City of God". The Muslims found Jerusalem very important to them because Muhammad had been there. Muhammad was said to hav e sat and prayed on the Dome of the Rock, which was located in Jerusalem. Also God was crucified in on Calvary Hill.


 * //​ [|Timeline of The Fourth Crusade]

The Fourth Crusade- // The Crusaders from Western Europe took over the Christian City of Constantinople. The plan was to conquer Muslim-controlled Jerusalem by invading them Through Egypt.

Important People Of The Crusades- Pope Urban II, Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus,English king Richard the Lion-Hearted of England, ** the Muslim leader Saladin. This is Just a small list of the important people during The Crusades.




 * Important Sites for The Crusades-** The Crusades took place in The Middle East. Probably the most important site during The Crusades was Jerusalem. The countries of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Syria are where most of the events occurred.


 * Results of The Crusades-** The most major result was the tolerance for different religions. The other big results were the introduction to Europe of literature, foods, knowledge, and goods from the east.


 * Major Events-** Europe captures Toledo from the Muslims in 1087. They also captures Sicily from them in 1091. Byzantine lose Anatolia to Turks. The loss shows that it would soon be the end of the Byzantine Empire. Pope Urban II called for a Crusade in 1095. His goal was to capture the Holy Land.

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