10 Questions
What was the primary reason for the Crusades?
To control sacred sites in Jerusalem
Who asked Western leaders for help fighting the Muslims?
Emperor Alexius I of the Byzantine Empire
What was the Islamic perspective on the Crusades?
Muslims had conquered significant territories, including the Middle East and northern Africa
Who preached to knights, princes, and commoners to go on crusade to save Christendom from the infidel?
Pope Urban II
What was the main reason for the Muslims to view the Christians as invaders and infidels?
The capture of Jerusalem and surrounding lands by Turkish Muslims
What did Pope Urban II promise to those who went on Crusade?
Absolution (forgiveness of all sins)
What was a praised practice in the Middle Ages similar to the Haj for Muslims?
"Pilgrimage" to Jerusalem
What did Pope Urban II believe the crusades could achieve but did not happen?
Reunite with the Eastern Orthodox Church
Who led the Crusaders in capturing Jerusalem in a brutal battle in 1099?
Nobles, Knights, and commoners, mostly French
What event led to the Third Crusade (1187-1192)?
Battle of Hattin in 1187 where Saladin recaptured Jerusalem
Review the agenda for the class session on November 13, 2023, focusing on the crusading movement and the establishment of communities in the 'Holy Land' near Jerusalem. Explore the reasons behind the European nobles and commoners' travels and attempts to conquer the 'Holy Land'.
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