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E.Q. What were the causes and effectsof the Crusades?
Background Informationhttp://jwwartick.com
Background InformationThree major religiousgroups all claimedJerusalem, in the landof Palestine, as theirholy Video: Setting
What was each religion’s claim toJerusalem?To Christians:*Place where Jesus was crucified, arose from the dead,and ascended to heavenTo Jews:*Abraham was given this land by God.To Muslims:*Abraham was given this land by God.*Place where Muhammad ascended into heaven to meetAllah
Background Information*In 600 C.E., Muslims entered the city ofJerusalem and took control.*Muslims allowed Christians and Jews tomake pilgrimages to visit Jerusalem.*Jews and Christians could even live inPalestine as long as they paid an extratax.
http://masonslater.comThe Crusades
What were the Crusades?The Crusades were a series of eight Christianmilitary expeditions fought against Muslims forthe Holy Lands between the years of 1096 and1270 C.E.The word “crusade” comes from the Latin word cruxmeaning cross.“To take up the cross” meant to become a crusader.To identify themselves, crusaders sewed symbols ofthe cross of Christ onto their clothing and paintedcrosses onto their shields.
What caused the Crusades?***Holy Land was closed to Christians. Around 1095 C.E., a new group of Muslims(Seljuk Turks) took control of the Holy Lands,including Jerusalem, and closed it to all Jewishand Christian pilgrims. The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire askedPope Urban II for help in regaining these landsfor Christians. Pope Urban II agreed to help and called forthe first Crusade.
What Caused the Crusades?(Other Motivations)The Pope hoped that theCrusades would also . Give the Roman CatholicChurch power over thechurch of the ByzantineEmpire Reduce warfare at home– Nobles fight theMuslims instead of eachotherVideo: Christianity and the Crusades – to 1:00http://atheism.about.com
What Caused the Crusades?With your shoulderpartner, discuss theMAIN cause of theCrusades.Also discuss some ofthe other factorsthat led to theCrusades.http://www.traditioninaction.org
Why did people fight in the Crusades?When Pope Urban II calledfor the first Crusade,about 30,000 men leftWestern Europe to fightin the Holy Land.What was theirmotivation?http://www.historyfacts.info
Why did people fight in the Crusades? Religious convictions (Theybelieved it was their duty asChristians.) Pope promised forgivenessof sins for anyone whofought in Crusades. Serfs were freed from theirrole in the feudal system. Taxes would be paid byChurch and any debt wouldbe cancelled. Gain personal wealth byclaiming riches in Holy Land. Adventurehttp://www.twcenter.net
Why did people fight in the Crusades?With your shoulderpartner, based onthe informationlearned give onereason why youmight havedecided to fight inthe Crusades.Video: “Christianity and the Crusades” – 1:00 to endhttp://www.laboringinthelord.com
The Crusades TheCrusadeswere aseries ofeightconflicts. Video“Crusadesto theMiddleEast” 1:26 - endhttp://historywithsanders.blogspot.com
What were the effects of theCrusades? Stimulated TRADE-new products introduced-cities and towns grew inimportance-port cities in Italy becameimportant trading centers (Venice) Weakened Feudalism-Nobles and Knights left or sold theirfiefs to fight.-Many serfs were given freedom. Kings of Europe becamemore powerful Increased use of money Spread of ideas, cultures,and advancementshttp://www.thearma.org
What were the effects of theCrusades? Video“Legacy” With shoulderpartner, giveone effect ofthe Crusadesand explainwhy it isimportant.
The Crusades: 1095-1272Life Before the Turning PointEurope was in the Dark Ages. There was littletrade and lack of education. Serfs worked the landand did not leave their manor. The Churchdominated socially and politically.Turning PointPope Urban II called for all Christiansto unite and fight the Muslims toregain control of the Holy lands.Effects/Changes/ImpactAfter four Crusades, the Muslims won control of the HolyLands. However, the crusades resulted in increased tradein Europe and the development of towns. Trade routesneeded to be protected, which led to the rise of power ofKings and the decrease of power of the nobles.
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regain control of the Holy lands. Effects/Changes/Impact After four Crusades, the Muslims won control of the Holy Lands. However, the crusades resulted in increased trade in Europe and the development of towns. Trade routes needed to be protected, which led to the rise of power of Kings and the decrease of power of the nobles.
