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Reconcquista of Spain

Christian forces retaking Spain from Muslim control. Helped build momentum for the Crusades

Confilcit of the Church

Many controversies within the church on both side. The Investiture Controversy was a tipping point for the split.

Motives if the Crusaders

Most crusader weren’t the heir, meaning they won’t inherit the land, so by conquering they could gain land for themselves. Indulgences were also a motive for the crusaders.

Moors

Muslims from N.Africa who conquered most of Spain.

Seljuk Turks

A group of people who defeated the Byzantine. Had control of the Holy Land.

The battle of Manzikert

Battle in which the Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1071.

Success?

Yes and No, They didn’t take control of Jerusalem for long but did regain lost land.