Crusades (jan 1, 1054 – jan 1, 1204)
Description:
- Believed Crusades were commanded by God and authorized by Pope- Crusaders granted religious indulgences
- Demonstrated European capacity for organization, finance, transportation, and recruitment
- Stimulated demand for asian goods
- Learned agricultural techniques from other places
- Hardened cultural barriers
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Date:
jan 1, 1054
jan 1, 1204
~ 150 years