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The role of pope urban was to convince the Franks to go to the east to assist the Byzantines against the attacks of the Muslim Turks and to liberate Jerusalem -the crusades-

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What pope gave a moving speech in France that inspired many men to join the Crusades?

It was Pope Urban II who gave a moving speech in France at Clemont in 1095 to launch the first crusade. Although other popes and papal legislates gave equally emotive speechs to gain support for the other crusades.


Why did the Crusades choose to go on a Crusade?

They wanted to gain power since they asked the pope for help


Where was the first Crusade?

The First Crusade, which took place in the 11th century, was an attempt to gain Jerusalem back from Muslims. It consisted of European nations fighting against Turks.


How did the church encourage the second crusade?

The second crusade, in response to the fall of the county of Edessa (the first cursader state to be founded and the first to fall), was announced by pope Eugene III. This crusade was called the king's crusade, because of the protagonism of various European monarchs, namely Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany.


Where was the crusade?

The First Crusade, which took place in the 11th century, was an attempt to gain Jerusalem back from Muslims. It consisted of European nations fighting against Turks.


What was the result of the Fourth Crusade?

economic and political gain


What was the result of the forth crusade?

economic and political gain.


Why did Pope Urban II call the First Crusade a 'just war'?

The pope thought a crusade would unite Europeans against a common enemy.Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Thomas Aquinas defined a just war: First, war must occur for a good and just purpose rather than for self-gain or as an exercise of power.Second, just war must be waged by a properly instituted authority such as the state.Third, peace must be a central motive even in the midst of violenceThe First Crusade was to rescue the surviving Christians who were living under cruel oppresion by the Muslims in the Holy Land, and to make that land safe again for travelers going on pilgrimages. The fate of the Christians under Muslim rule is hard to fathom by modern minds. For a more complete discussion of this period, please read Seven Lies About Catholic History by Diane Moczar at the link below.


How do use the word Salvation in a sentence?

To gain salvation, the man went on a crusade.


Who helped the Muslims gain control of the holy lands in the third crusade?

Saladin


What results did martin luther gain from his crusade?

African American civil rights


Where were the Christians trying to gain control of during the crusades?

In the first crusade they fought over and through Jerusalem. After capturing it from the Muslims, the crusaders established some counties and other minor areas.