5 Questions
What was the main reason Pope Urban II called for the first crusade?
To reclaim access to the Holy Land from the Muslims
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
Saladin recaptured Jerusalem and crushed crusader armies
What was a negative effect of the Crusades?
~ 1 million to Five million dead, destruction of Jewish villages and murder of many Jews
What was a positive effect of the Crusades?
Increased trade between the West and the Middle East
What was Pope Urban II's belief about the crusades' potential impact on Christianity?
He believed they could reunite with the Eastern Orthodox Church, but it didn't happen
This class agenda focuses on understanding the crusading movement during the Medieval Era, exploring the reasons why many Europeans traveled to and attempted to conquer the “Holy Land” near Jerusalem.
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