Impact of the Crusades

Impact of the Crusades The goal of the Crusaders was Christian

control of the Holy Land.

While they did not finally achieve that goal, the Crusades had a huge impact of the development of Europe.

Political Impact Pope’s power declined

Feudal System declined

Beginning of end for Byzantine Empire

Stronger Monarchies Emerged

Social Impact Promoted hostility among Muslims,

Christians, and Jews

Lessened importance of Christian Church in daily life

Ancient Greek and Roman works, translated from Arabic, help shape European thought.

Economic Impact Stimulated trade between Middle East

and Europe

Helped create a middle class of merchants, traders, and banker in Europe

European technology improves as Crusaders learn from Muslims.