Causes+of+the+Crusades


 * Causes**
 * The origin of the Crusades can be traced to the moral and political feelings of Christianity in the eleventh century when Europe was divided into many states whose emperor wasted time and energy fighting over the power of the Popes. The Popes then realized their influence and prestige of the in the eyes of all Christians. No one besides the Popes could have started an international movement that became the Crusades.** **The Holy Land held religious value for both the Christians and the Muslims.**


 * For the Christans, the Holy Land was where Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead.**


 * For the Muslims it is where Muhhamad fell ill and rose.**