1. The First Crusade
... were born. The people were so moved by Urban's speech, that tens of thousands joined. This led to one of the first expeditions, led by Peter the Hermit. After this the official crusading armies left on their mission. Before they could reach Jerusalem, their ultimate goal, they were engaged in various ... will, was taken partly from the Hebrew religion, as was Christianity. They believe there is one true God, and that Mohammed, while not the only prophet, was the last and greatest one. "Like Christianity, Islam taught the brotherhood and equality of all within the Faith: and it gave the ...
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- Grade Level: High School