The Crusades

By 21Zoe
  • 1095 BCE

    Pope Urban II promised the knights of Europe forgiveness of their sins if they went on a Crusade to win back Jerusalem for Christianity.

    In 1095, Pope Urban II promised the knights of Europe forgiveness of their sins if they went on a Crusade to win back Jerusalem for Christianity.
  • 1077 BCE

    Muslim Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy Land

    Around 1077, Muslim Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy Land
  • 1077 BCE

    Muslim Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy Land .

    Around 1077, Muslim Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy Land. It became harder for Christian pilgrims to visit as various Muslim groups struggled for power.
  • 638 BCE

    Muslims conquered the Holy Land.

    Arab Muslims conquered the Holy Land in 638.