It was because they felt like doing it.
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.
During the Crusades, Christians primarily fought against Muslim forces in the Holy Land, particularly the Seljuk Turks and later the Ayyubid dynasty led by figures like Saladin. The Crusades were launched in response to Muslim conquests of territories considered sacred by Christians, including Jerusalem. Additionally, there were conflicts with other groups, such as Orthodox Christians in the Byzantine Empire and various local factions. Overall, the Crusades were marked by a complex interplay of religious, political, and territorial motivations.
They were Christians so they wanted to get the Holy Land (Jerusalem in Palestine) back from the Muslim people.
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
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.
pope urban called on the christians from all over Europe to retake the holy land from the Muslim Turks
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.
No, he sent Christians to fight. The Turks were Muslims.
retake the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks.
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.
The Byzantine Emperor (Alexius) asked Pope Urban for Christian knights to help him fight the Muslims Turks.
The Muslim's won the crusades.
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.
Most Turks are Muslim, and do not celebrate Christmas.
For nearly two hundred years, the Muslim Turks and European Christians fought in wars known as the Crusades. These military campaigns, which began in the late 11th century, were primarily aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem and other sacred sites from Muslim control. The Crusades had a profound impact on Christian-Muslim relations and shaped the political landscape of the Mediterranean region. They also facilitated cultural exchanges, despite the violence and conflict involved.