Crusades & reconquista

What was the main religious motivation behind the Crusades?

(Crusades)

To take back the holy land (jerusalem) from muslims

Who played a central role in promoting the Crusades?

(Crusades)

The pope (especially Pope Urban II)

What type of campaigns were the Crusades?

(Crusades)

Large military expeditions by European Christian to middle east

How long did the Crusades last?

(Crusades)

Around 200 years

What changed because of the Crusades?

(Crusades)

Trade and sharing ideas between Europe and Middle east

What bad things happened during the Crusades?

(Crusades)

Fighting, killing, and destruction

What other reasons did people have to join the Crusades?

(Crusades)

To get land, money or power

What was the Reconquista?

(reconquista)

A long war to take spain away from muslim rule

Who fought in the Reconquista?

(reconquista)

Christian kingdoms in Spain agaubst muslims

When did the Reconquista happen?

(reconquista)

711 to 1492

What was the goal of the Reconquista?

(reconquista)

Make Spain Christian again

What happened in 1492 during the Reconquista?

(reconquista)

The last muslim kingdom was taken by Spain

What was a big effect of the Reconquista?

(reconquista)

Spain was fully Christian, and Muslins and Jews were foced to leave

What helped Christians win the Reconquista?

(reconquista)

Strong armies, better weapons, and working together

How did the Crusades affect Europe's geography?
(Influences of crusades)

New cities and trade routes

What did the crusades bring to Europe

Encouraged christians to keep fighting Muslims

What effect did the Crusades have on local areas?

Castles, Churches, and town were built

How did the Crusades affect travel in Europe?

More roads and sea routes used for war and trade

How did the crusades affect religion in Europe

Chrisitanity became stronger, pope gained power