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Pope Urban II made a encouraging speech to the pilgrims and people of Europe. They took swords and Shields in order to drive back the Muslims who were taking their holy lands. Spirit and religion is what drove them. They were not forced to go on the crusades but they went of there own free will
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Did William of Normandy go on crusade?
He did.
What 3 kings were involved in the kings crusade?
Several people fort in the crusades: The first crusade-Christian (not nessesarilly knights The Peasant's crusade-Peasants The Children's crusade-Children The "official" Crusade-nobles
Why do you think so many people were willing to go on a crusade?
Religion that is Christianity was extremely important during the medieval period. People had a real fear of dying and going to hell to burn for eternity. As a result the church could 'blackmail' people into going on Crusade by saying that if you go on Crusade to Jerusalem you will automatically be forgiven all your sins. They also said that you would be forgiven any sins you commit in the future. People truly believe that they were to free Jerusalem from the 'infidels" so a lot of them willingly went on Crusade believing that they would do this great thing and be saved by God from being killed.
The first crusade was led by?
The People's Crusade was led by Peter the Hermit. However, the first official crusade was inspired by Pope Urban the II and led by Richart the Lionhearted.
Who was Peter the Hermit?
Peter the Hermit was a preacher advocating the First Crusade. He also led a section of the People Crusade. See the link for more details
Why did the people of Jarrow go on a crusade?
the people of jarrow went on a crusade to get the government's attention because 3/4 of their men were unemployed.
Why did people go on the 2nd crusade?
They went on the second crusade to retaliate against the Muslim counterattack in the Holy Land.
What 5 reasons did people go and fight in the crusade?
because of war
Why did people choose to go on a crusade?
because they wanted to prove which religion was stronger.
What is a non religious reason people would go on a crusade?
I don't want to answer this. Just want to point out that the meaning of crusade is a protest defending religion
What is a sentence for the word crusade?
I am going on a crusade. I like crusades. would you like to go on a crusade with me?
Why do you thick so many people were willing to go on a crusade?
Many people will to go on crusades to fight for their religion or country!! Sorry if you don't like the answer..
Why did people go on first crusade?
the Muslims had taken over Jerusalem and the Christians wanted it back so the pope called for a crusade. he said that if you fought and died you would go to heaven and that if you survived you would get to see the holy land.
Who led Richard the lionhearted to go on the crusade?
Himself, he led himself to go on the crusade believing that he was worthy enough for the cause.
Who led Richard the lionhearted to go on a crusade?
Himself, he led himself to go on the crusade believing that he was worthy enough for the cause.
What is a sentence for crusade?
Crusade is not very ethical. People die and they say it is Crusade!
How do you make the game go faster on Super Smash Bros crusade?
I mean, my game goes slow when we battle...
