Expansion of trade between East and West, introduction of new crops (apricots, lemons, rice), and cultural exchange (medical knowledge, chess, mirror-making).
The Crusades were a series of military-religious campaigns (XI–XV centuries) initiated by the Western Catholic Church to "liberate" Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim rule. Expansion of trade between East and West, introduction
Hoped for freedom from feudal oppression and a better life in the "promised land." Most died before reaching Jerusalem
Peasants were poorly armed, lacked discipline, and had no military experience. Most died before reaching Jerusalem. Led by famous monarchs, including Richard the Lionheart
It revealed that the religious motives had been replaced by purely political and economic greed, as Crusaders attacked fellow Christians in Constantinople.
The official goal was to "liberate the Holy Sepulcher" from the "infidels," but many also sought land and riches.
Led by famous monarchs, including Richard the Lionheart and Philip II. Despite successes, they failed to recapture Jerusalem from Saladin.

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