The Crusades
The Crusades were a series of wars during the Middle Ages where the Christians of Europe tried to retake control of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Muslims.
Why did they want to control Jerusalem? Jerusalem was important to a number of religions during the Middle Ages. It was important to Jewish people as it was the site of the original temple to God built by King Solomon. It was important to the Muslims because it was where they believe Muhammad ascended to heaven. It was important to Christians as it is where Christ was crucified and rose again. Who fought in the Crusades? The Crusades were between the armies of the Europe, mostly the Holy Roman Empire, and the Arabs that had control of Jerusalem. The European armies were made up of Knights, peasants, and other commoners. Some saw the army as a way to get rich and try out their fighting skills, while others saw it as a way into heaven. Click on these two images to find out what they meant to the Crusaders
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There were 9 Crusades in total over 200 years
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Activity
In groups you will look at one of the Crusades and find answers to the following questions:
When the crusade happened?
Who was involved in the Crusade?
Where did it take place?
What was the outcome of the Crusade?
Try to find at least one relevant illustration or picture of your crusade and a map of where it occurred.
Use the following websites as your first sources of information
When the crusade happened?
Who was involved in the Crusade?
Where did it take place?
What was the outcome of the Crusade?
Try to find at least one relevant illustration or picture of your crusade and a map of where it occurred.
Use the following websites as your first sources of information
Presentation
Your group will be given one A2 piece of cardboard onto which your information needs to be displayed (landscape orientation).
These will then be displayed in class as a timeline.
Your group will be given one A2 piece of cardboard onto which your information needs to be displayed (landscape orientation).
These will then be displayed in class as a timeline.