Feudalism 476 AD- Fall of Roman Empire Feudalism- mode of production- everything produced on manor. Social structure that replaced Roman Empire. No social mobility except through church. Great Schism- split between Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. Pilgrimage – Holy journey, religious significance
Christianity Jesus- Jew who preached that God made a covenant with people- live a moral life and participate in the sacraments Christian- believe in 1 God has 3 parts- father, son, holy spirit. Believe Jesus is son of God Jerusalem- Holy city of all three religions
Causes Religious- Pope wanted to reunite Christianity and reclaim Palestine. Crusaders assured a place in heaven Economic- younger sons looking for property. Merchants expanded trade. Looting. No social mobility Geography- location of Holy Land strategically important- control of Silk Road trade
Crusades Crusades- wars to recapture Holy Land. From the Latin word for “Cross” 1 st Crusade- unorganized- captured Jerusalem in 1099 2 nd - attempted to recapture Edessa- defeated 1187- Saladin recaptures Jerusalem 3 rd - French, /German, English kings led Crusade. Philip went home. Fredrick drowned. Richard battled Saladin- truce 1192
Your consent to our cookies if you continue to use this website.