The Crusades (nov 6, 1095 – may 5, 1291)

Description:

Description - The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups. In all, eight major Crusade expeditions—varying in size, strength and degree of success—occurred between 1096 and 1291.

3 important events/accomplishments (on the Timeline as well) -
1. Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade
2. Fatimids retake Jerusalem from Seljuk Turks
3. People's Crusade leaves for Holy Land but most end the march near Hungary by August 1096