2007-03-26 14:58:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Muslims were taking over Jerusalem and Jerusalem is considered to be the birthplace (so to speak) of Christianity. Many knights decided to fight against the Muslims. That's the very basic answer for the reasons for the crusades.
2007-03-26 15:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jan F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prestige. Fame and fortune, Faith.
In the name of Christendom to free Jerusalem for the Muslims.
Some of the crusade expeditions (such as the Fourth Crusade) were diverted from their original aim and resulted in the sack of Christian cities, including the Byzantine capital, Constantinople. The Sixth Crusade was the first crusade to set sail without the official blessing of the Church, establishing the precedent that rulers other than the Pope could initiate a crusade.
2007-03-26 22:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋