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The justification for the crusades began in 1009, when the Fatimid caliph of Cairo had the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem destroyed. His successor permitted the Byzantine Empire to rebuild it under stringent circumstances, and pilgrimage was again permitted, but many stories began to be circulated in the West about the alleged cruelty of Muslims toward Christian pilgrims. The reasons, for individuals risking their own lives in the crusades, are varied. At the time, there was an awakening of intense Christian piety and public interest in religious affairs, providing overwhelming popular support for the crusades. Some crusaders were motivated by a belief that they were doing the work of God. Others were motivated by a sense of adventure, or just an opportunity to escape their humdrum existences. Many hoped for the booty that was expected to come with military success.
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∙ 14y agoJerusalem was the Holy City where Jesus had preached, where he was crucified and where his empty tomb was located, a place of pilgrimage for Christians.
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How were the lives of the crusaders when they lived in Europe with their lives in Asia Minor?
The lives of the crusaders when they lived in Europe was pretty boring. They did have more money than most people so they had a more comfortable lifestyle.
Did crusaders get married?
crusaders did not marry because they already devoted there lives to god and the pope thought they would gain a closer relationship with there wife instead of god and the crusaders thought that to and they were scared that they wouldn't go to heaven.
What is the ISBN of Lives at Risk?
The ISBN of Lives at Risk is 0742541525.
How many pages does Lives at Risk have?
Lives at Risk has 727 pages.
When was Lives at Risk created?
Lives at Risk was created on 2004-08-28.
Why do the secret service risk their lives for the president?
They risk their lives because if they don't they will be fired.
In Asia minor wemon crusaders made all of the following changes in their lives except to?
A+ To wear Purple
What do you think Reconstruction had on the lives of freedom?
to risk lives
In Asia minor women were crusaders made all of the following changes in their lives EXCEPT to?
wear purple.
Why do people risk their lives climbing mt everest?
Many risk their lives climbing Mount Everest for the adrenaline rush or knowing that they are on the extreme edge of living or diying.
Why do people risk their loves during volcanoes and earthquakes?
people risk their lives because they might not have anything to live for. people might risk their lives because they can't get out of a particular place such as a building. they might risk their life because they want too.
Who helped the crusaders by caring for the sick Crusaders?
The hospitalers.
