14 Questions
What was one of the main objectives of the Crusades?
Securing safe passage for Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land
Who asked Western leaders for help fighting the Muslims during the Crusades?
Emperor Alexius I of the Byzantine Empire
What was one of the reasons why Christian leaders wanted to reconquer the Holy Land?
To reclaim Jerusalem in the name of Christianity
Which region had been conquered by Muslims prior to the Crusades?
Most of the Middle East, northern Africa, most of Spain, and some Byzantine lands
What was the main reason for Pope Urban II to call 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, the Muslim leader, recaptured Jerusalem
What was a negative effect of the Crusades?
~ 1 million to 5 million deaths and destruction of Jewish villages
What was Pope Urban II's belief about the crusades' impact on Christian kingdoms?
He believed it could reunite with the Eastern Orthodox Church, but it didn't happen
What was a common motivation for Europeans to participate in the Crusades?
Forgiveness of sins and recapture of the Holy Land
What did Pope Urban II promise to those who went on Crusade?
Absolution (forgiveness of all sins)
What was a significant outcome of The Third Crusade (1187-1192)?
A truce between Richard and Saladin allowing Christian pilgrims to travel safely to Jerusalem
What did many Europeans want to counter by participating in the Crusades?
Expansion of Islam by expanding Christendom
What was one significant outcome of The First Crusade?
Conquest of Jerusalem from the Muslims after a brutal battle in 1099
What was a significant negative effect related to Jewish communities during the Crusades?
Crusading armies murdered Jews and destroyed Jewish towns while traveling to the Holy Land
Learn about the crusading movement in the Medieval Era with this class agenda, covering the reasons for European travel to the 'Holy Land' near Jerusalem, and the establishment of communities. Get ready with a warm-up question, a meme of the day, and an exit ticket to test your knowledge.
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