Ivulnerability and Developments: Iberian CrusadePoint – As shown, the migration of Iberian Christians as a result of crusading ideology created vulnerability in Iberia which both Alfonso and Urban were conscious of. Point 2 – However, it seems their serious concern translated into practical forms; Urban arguably provided the ideology for Iberian Crusade by preaching the crusade of Spain to Against the Moors. Evidence – O Banion provides considerable source material from the First Lateran Council of 1123 which featured Urbans call to arms. O Banion, 387.Analysis – Not only does this show Urban grasped the immediacy of the Iberian-Muslim situation but also that by 1123 his ideas had been converted to action; he provided the practical foundations for Iberian Crusade. Analysis 2 – Absolutely, so given Alfonso s fear it was logical that the notion of
ideology in Iberia saw a series of impacts unfold. Explain – Initially, crusading ideology resulted in migration to the East in ‘large numbers. Barton, 35. Explain 2 – This caused ‘Serious concern’ amongst the papacy and Spanish leaders that Muslims would strengthen their grip in Iberia. O’Banion, 384. Explain 4 – Eventual impact of … Read more