PPT-Conflict Between Religions: The Crusades

Postclassical States in Europe Origins of the Crusades Muslim Seljuk Turks took control of Asia Minor including Jerusalem in the mideleventh century The Seljuk Turks were originally a nomadic people from Central Asia. "God wills it!". . That was the battle cry of the thousands of Christians who joined crusades to free the Holy Land from the Muslims.  From 1096 to 1270 there were eight major crusades. Only the First Crusade was successful from a Christian standpoint. . EQ: Why do certain barriers produce conflict? When do they encourage cooperation?. India and Pakistan. Indo-Pakistan War of 1947, 1965, 1999. Kashmir is the region between Pakistan and India.. The conflict is political and often considered to be religious due to the vast differences between the two countries. . EQ: Why do certain barriers produce conflict? When do they encourage cooperation?. India and Pakistan. Indo-Pakistan War of 1947, 1965, 1999. Kashmir is the region between Pakistan and India.. The conflict is political and often considered to be religious due to the vast differences between the two countries. . Christian or Not?. Reform. The Papacy led reform in the middle ages led by men like Gregory VII. Papacy became most powerful office in Europe. After Gregory, Pope’s such as Innocent III were not bishops but canon lawyers and experts in church government but still had exalted view of the office. 11. th. Century CE, Western Europe began to grow in power and influence. Still less powerful than the Byzantines (Eastern Empire) and the Muslim . Empires. Relations . between Western Europe and the Byzantines . Age of Faith . in the European Middle Ages. Byzantine emperor asks for help from Christian . Western . Europe . against threatening . Objectives. Identify the advanced civilizations that were flourishing in 1050.. Explain the causes and effects of the Crusades. The Crusades. A series of wars which began in 1096, Christians battled Muslims for control of lands in the Middle East.. Muslim Empires. CH 11 Preview Activity. You see pieces of paper/cardboard on the floor. You are divided into 3 teams. You will win by acquiring “territory” – some part of your body must be touching the “territory”. Spiconardi . Reasons for the Crusades. Pope wanted to increase his power. Christians believed they could gain salvation (entry into Heaven) if they fought. Control of Jerusalem. Nobles saw land opportunities to start their own kingdoms. . DR. . StEpHEN. A. OGDEN. RELIGIOUS STUDIES. BCIT LIBS 7023. CAUTIONS. Dealings between religions are fraught, and must be treated advisedly.. The matter must be approached at introduction (as here) from the highest degree of generality.. Military expeditions undertaken by European Christians to regain Holy Land from Muslims. Motives. Peasants . Were promised salvation to anyone killed on a crusade. Could escape manor life and the lord’s control. Religion Key Issues Where are religions distributed? Why do religions have different distributions Concerned with the regional distribution of different religions and the resulting potential for conflict Their enemies. Consequences of the crusades. The crusaders’ armour. End of presentation. What were the Crusades?. The crusades were a series of religious wars between Muslims and Christians, beginning in 1096. They started when the Seljuk Turks invaded the Holy Land (Palestine). The Byzantine emperor wanted to recover this land by fighting in a holy war in the name of God.. Competing Religions. . . For Jews - city where King David ruled and where the great Temple had stood.. For Christians- city where Jesus had lived, preached, and been crucified. . For Muslims - where their leader, Mohammed, ascended into heaven .