The crusades took place because the Christians wanted the Holy Land (Jerusalem) back from the Muslims. The Crusades also began because Pope Urban II wanted more power and control. Also the Turks were invading the Byzantine empire. The consequences of the crusades are that the western parts of Europe say that the crusades were honorable. The Muslims say that they were brutal and cruel. Another consequence is that they developed new weapons including weapons with gunpowder and long bows.
Why its Important...
Without bookmaking in the middle ages they wouldn't have the knowledge to spread across the world to other countries. Astronomy was important because they wouldn't know anything besides earth in the universe. Literature was important because they wouldn't know how to write any stories.
Without bookmaking in the middle ages they wouldn't have the knowledge to spread across the world to other countries. Astronomy was important because they wouldn't know anything besides earth in the universe. Literature was important because they wouldn't know how to write any stories.