Crusades Flashcards
What is the meaning of crusade?
A crusade is fight against non-christians for the cross.
Why go on a crusade?
There were prizes like land money and you would go straight to heaven.
Which crusade was successful?
The first one.
What did people gain from the crusades?
Spices, gold, silver, knowledge, money, loot and the modern number system:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10!
Did England alone take part in the crusades?
No! Countries all around Europe took part in the crusades.
Which famous King took part in the crusades?
Richard the “lion-heart.”
Where is the holy land and which is the most holy city?
The holy land is in modern day Israel, in those days occupied by fierce muslims. The most holy city was Jerusalem.
What was possibly the most positive outcome of the crusades?
The end of the feudal system.
