Crusades Flashcards
Who were the 3 medieval powers
Latin Catholic Church, Greek Orthodox Church and Islamic Territory
What is the Holy Land
The holy land is now what we call Israel. It is holy for Christians because Jesus lived and died there. It is holy to Muslims because prophet Mohammed visited heaven from there.
Who owned the Holy lands in the Middle Ages
The Muslim Saracens
Who led the crusades
Pope Urban II
What were the reasons to join the crusades
Protect your own, a better life in the east, heavenly rewards and to unite Christians.
When was the first crusade
1095
What were the problems of getting to the holy land
Storms, diseases, food and sinking boats
Which king led the third crusade
Richard LionHeart
What was a reason to join the crusades in power
You can escape all legal punishments from home
What is a siege
An attack on a city often lasting months
When was the siege of Jerusalem
1099
How did peasants go to the crusades
They walked for around a year with little food, some resorting to cannibalism.
How did richer men go to the crusades
Take ships which took 4-6 weeks but there were storms and diseases.
How long were the crusades
5-6 years
How long did the Christians hold the holy land for
36 years
