HIST 288 Study Guide - Fourth Crusade, Crusader States, Indulgence
28 Mar 2014
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Ruling and fighting non-christians: muslims, jews, and heretics. Leader muhammad: social activist, critic of materialism, heard allah"s words recited to him directly. Revelations of muhammad recorded in the quran. Followers conquered mecca and created an islamic state. Began to expand and create empires, including taking over byzantine territory (asia minor) Crusade: crux (meaning cross) worn by crusaders. 1070"s seljuk turks invade asia minor change in territory triggers first crusade. Eastern church forced to ask for help from the west specifically ask the pope whether he can stir leaders in the west. Urban ii (1088-1099) sees this as a good opportunity to extend western authority and recognizes the threat of islam to all christianity so attempts to rally christians: council of clermont (1095) the pope"s attempt to rally. Christians: reports on horrific stories of christian abuse by turks in. East needed to defend themselves, the west wanted to take the holy land for christians and establish their own power.
