European Christians in the medieval period often viewed Muslim Turks with a mix of fear, suspicion, and hostility. They perceived them as a significant threat to Christendom, especially during events like the Crusades, which were fueled by religious fervor and a desire to reclaim holy lands. This perception was influenced by cultural misunderstandings and Propaganda, which portrayed Muslims as barbaric and infidels. However, there were also instances of coexistence and mutual influence, particularly in trade and scholarship.
It was because they felt like doing it.
Pope Urban II called on Europeans to join a Crusade against the Muslim Turks who controlled the city of Jerusalem and refused to allow Christians access to the holy sites located there. This First Crusade was called in 1095 when he urged Christians to free Jerusalem.
the Seljuk Turks captured Jerusalem and would not allow Christians to go on a pilgrimage there Europeans went for fame, fortune, riches, religious beliefs, were absolved from all debt, and they were told by the pope they would go to heaven
Many people participated in the Crusades including the Christians and the Muslims. The Byzantines and the Muslim Turks were the most prominent participants in the Crusades.
i think it was like Conrad III and Louis VII who led the christians, and then the muslim leaders were Damascus, and Seljuk Turks. thats what i read. sorry if its no help.xxx
The European Christians viewed the Muslim Turks as if they were evil villans. They took over the land that was rightfully theirs. At least in the mind of the European Christians.
It was because they felt like doing it.
retake the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks.
Its actually the Europeans since they affected them.
Pope Urban II called on Europeans to join a Crusade against the Muslim Turks who controlled the city of Jerusalem and refused to allow Christians access to the holy sites located there. This First Crusade was called in 1095 when he urged Christians to free Jerusalem.
pope urban called on the christians from all over Europe to retake the holy land from the Muslim Turks
the Seljuk Turks captured Jerusalem and would not allow Christians to go on a pilgrimage there Europeans went for fame, fortune, riches, religious beliefs, were absolved from all debt, and they were told by the pope they would go to heaven
Yes, She is. ALL TURKISH PEOPLE ARE MUSLIMS "including actors & singers". 98% of Turks are Muslims & the 2% WHO ARE FOREIGNERS "NOT TURKS" are jews & christians, SO all turks are Muslims.
Desire of Europeans to find alternative routes to the East, not controlled by Muslim traders.
Many people participated in the Crusades including the Christians and the Muslims. The Byzantines and the Muslim Turks were the most prominent participants in the Crusades.
Pope Urban II called on Christians to retake the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks. His exhortation marked the beginning of the First Crusade in 1095, where he urged European Christians to embark on a pilgrimage to reclaim Jerusalem and other sacred sites. This call was a response to the request for military assistance from the Byzantine Empire, which was facing Islamic expansion. The Crusade ultimately aimed to unite Christians and restore Christian control over the region.
Of course, Muslim Turks celebrate Ramadan.