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Jerusalem is in the heart of the modern State of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. It was important during the Crusades due to the religious significance that the city of Jerusalem has in Christianity, especially as concerns the events of the crucifixion.
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Why would people go on crusades?
The Christians went on Crusades to liberate Jerusalem from Muslim control, after being told to do so by the Pope in Rome. The Crusades were a failure and the Muslims controlled Jerusalem until WWI, when the British got control of the region.
What event is the most important in crusades?
Probably the conquest of Jerusalem in the First Crusade, in 1099 AD.
Was Jerusalem freed after the crusades?
No. Jerusalem stayed in Muslim hands.
Why did the crusades find Jerusalem so difficult to capture?
This is because they didn't have enough crusaders.
Did the followers of Christianity led the crusades?
they lead the crusades yes. The crusades were an effort to retake Jerusalem.
Why was Jerusalem so important to the Muslims in the crusades?
Jerusalem was important to Muslims during the Crusades because it held great religious significance as the location of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque, two of Islam's holiest sites. It was also a symbol of political power and authority, representing the heart of the Islamic world. Losing control of Jerusalem to Christian crusaders was seen as a threat to the Muslim faith and territory.
Where did people go on Crusades?
Jerusalem
What were the motives for the crusades?
regain Jerusalem
Why were there so many crusades?
the first crusade was a success so later kings thought they could direct successful crusades too cause Muslims recaptured Jerusalem after first crusade but all other crusades failed
What was the mission of the crusades?
The mission of the Crusades was to take over the Holy Land (Jerusalem).
What did the christians gain from the Muslims in the crusades?
Land (primarily the holy land and Jerusalem); Money; It wasn't all economically and territorially motivated, Jerusalem is important in a religious context.
Who shared Jerusalem with the crusades?
This question makes no sense. If you intend to ask, "Who controlled Jerusalem during the Crusades?" the answer would be Moslems for the majority of the time with a Christian interlude between the First and Second Crusades.
