Causes of the First Crusade Flashcards
When and what was the Great Schism?
The Great Schism of 1054 (1) was the division of Christianity into Western Roman Catholicism (1) and Eastern Orthodoxy (1)
When was the Seljuk Turks’ Conquest of Anatolia? (1)
1071
Which Byzantine Emperor sent a letter to Pope Urban II pleading for help? (1)
Alexios I
Where was Pope Urban II’s inspirational speech held & on what date? (2)
Council of Clermont, November 1095
What was the goal of the First Crusade? (1)
To capture the Holy Land for the Christians
What was promised to the people going on the First Crusade? (2)
- That sins would be forgiven
- Land and riches
Name 7 causes of the First Crusade (7)
- The Great Schism of 1054
- Religion
- Feudalism
- Pope Urban’s Speech
- Conflict between religions
- Seljuk Turks conquest of Anatolia -
- Byzantine Emperor plea for help.
How might the Great Schism be a cause of the First Crusade? (3)
The Great Schism divided Christianity. (1) The First Crusade was a chance for Christianity to be united once again (1) against a common enemy. (1)
Why did the Seljuk Turks conquest of Anatolia help cause the First Crusade? (4)
Their triumph allowed the Seljuk Turks to expand their empire. (1) This threatened the Byzantine Empire (1) and disturbed pilgrimage routes. (1)
This led to Alexios asking for help from Pope Urban II (1)
Why did the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I’s plea for help (1095) cause the First Crusade? (2)
He pleaded for assistance as he was feeling threatened (1) which sparked the united Christian response. (1)
Why did Pope Urban’s II speech at the Council of Clermont (1095) help cause the first crusade? (2)
His speech encouraged the Christians to reclaim Jerusalem (1) and thousands of Christians answered his call (1)
Why did Religious Zeal and Piety help cause the first crusade (2)
Christians believed that it wasn’t just a political and military objective (1) but also a sacred duty (1)
Why did Feudalism and Knights’ Desire for Land and Wealth help cause the First Crusade (4)
- The Knights were bound to the feudal system (1)
- By taking part in the First Crusade, they hoped to secure their own territories, expand their influence, and potentially acquire new lands in the Holy Land. (1)
- The First Crusade presented a chance for the knights to engage in heroic deeds (1) and enhance their social standing within the feudal hierarchy (1)
Why did the Conflict between Western Christendom and Islam help cause the First Crusade (2)
They had had a long-standing rivalry (1) which was escalated when the Seljuk Turks threatened the Christians (1)
