Crusades Flashcards

1
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Who were the 3 medieval powers

A

Latin Catholic Church, Greek Orthodox Church and Islamic Territory

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2
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What is the Holy Land

A

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.

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3
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Who owned the Holy lands in the Middle Ages

A

The Muslim Saracens

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4
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Who led the crusades

A

Pope Urban II

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5
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What were the reasons to join the crusades

A

Protect your own, a better life in the east, heavenly rewards and to unite Christians.

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6
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When was the first crusade

A

1095

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7
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What were the problems of getting to the holy land

A

Storms, diseases, food and sinking boats

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8
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Which king led the third crusade

A

Richard LionHeart

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9
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What was a reason to join the crusades in power

A

You can escape all legal punishments from home

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10
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What is a siege

A

An attack on a city often lasting months

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11
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When was the siege of Jerusalem

A

1099

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12
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How did peasants go to the crusades

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They walked for around a year with little food, some resorting to cannibalism.

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13
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How did richer men go to the crusades

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Take ships which took 4-6 weeks but there were storms and diseases.

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14
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How long were the crusades

A

5-6 years

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15
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How long did the Christians hold the holy land for

A

36 years

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