The Crusades
What happened during the Second Crusade?
The Muslims fought against themselves. It decrease the number of them. Also the crusaders argued and during that, the Muslims recaptured some of their lands.
What were the crusades?
The crusades were wars to win back the Holy Land, Jerusalem, from Muslims or non Christians.
What were the years of the first Crusade?
The first Crusade was from 1097-1099. They won Jerusalem in 1099 in July.
What was the final result of the Third Crusade?
Richard tried to make peace with Saladin but he grew impatient and killed many Muslims. He was unable to take back Jerusalem.
Who was Saladin?
Saladin was a Muslim political and military leader. He was able to reunite many small groups of Muslims. He rose to power by slowly moving up the ranks in the military.
When did the crusades take place?
The crusades took place from 1096-1270.
Where were the crusades?
The crusades took place in the holy city, Jerusalem.
What happened to Fredrick I?
He drowned and his army go discouraged so they left.
Who were the three kings that responded to the Pope's call?
It was Fredrick I of Germany, Philip II of France, and Richard "The Lion Heart" of England
What were the Christian's motives to go to war?
One motive was to Knights, they were now able to use their fighting skills in battle. Another motive was to peasants, they would not have to pay rent or work if they went to war. Their lord would think it was a reasonable excuse. Some knights were granted the land that they conquered. Also, the church offered immediate salvation.
What were causes of the Crusades?
People had different beliefs, Jerusalem was run by Muslims, it was the end of feudalism and growth of kings, the Jews and Christans were persecuted, military technology improves, people wanted to travel to forgiven lands, and cities grew which increased trade.
What happened to Philip?
Philip left and took his army with him.
Why did the Byzantine Emperor call on the pope for assistance in defending the empire against the Turkish invaders?
The Byzantine emperor called for assistance because the pope had more control over people so he could form an army for the emperor.
What happened during the Fourth Crusade?
The Christans killed the Christians. The Cursaders rebelled and siezed Constaintinople.
What happened to the crusaders?
The crusaders began to be mercenaries
What happened at the Horns of Hattin?
The crusaders were in camps in the between the horns of Hattin. During the night, the Muslims outnumbered them. The crusaders were surrounded. Then, the Muslims set fire to the grass they were on. After, the Muslims attacked them.
Who fought in the crusades?
The crusaders were loyal Christians. It was the Christians vs. the Muslims
How did the motives of the first crusades differ from those of the last crusaders?
The motives of the first crusaders were different from the last crusades because they lost their enthusiasm and spirit, now they were hungry for weath.
What was the result of the First Crusade?
The result of the First Crusade was that the Christians slaughter many Muslim and Jewish people.
What were the failures of the Crusades?
There was dis unification which leads to fighting among themselves, the Crusaders destroyed Constantinople, people lost respect for the Crusaders, the Crusaders lost Jerusalem, and there was a lack of military leader.
Why were the crusades important?
They are important because it tells people to not do the same thing that the crusaders did. It reminds people to not kill others for having different beliefs.
What were some successes of the Crusades?
They took Jerusalem in the First Crusade, trade expanded and business improved, there was a transfer of military technology, and they gained knowledge.
Why did the crusades take place?
They took place because they wanted to retake the holy land. Also "God willed it"
What was the three kings's purpose?
To retake Jerusalem.
