Intoroduction To The Crusades Flashcards
When did the crusades start?
1095
Who started the crusades?
Pope urban
What was the pope trying to do with the crusades?
He was trying to stop the ottoman Turks who were Muslims
What were the ottoman Turks?
Muslims
Where did the crusades get their name?
The first crusade was called “war of the cross”
What was the purpose of the first crusade?
To claim the holy city of Jerusalem from Muslim control
Many of the crusaders were knights, what were they doing?
They were on a quest for honor
Who was one if the most famous crusaders?
Richard the lionheart
Who lead the Muslims to regain Jerusalem
Saladin
Were the crusades successful or not?
They were unsuccessful
What was a positive affect of the crusades?
Trade thanks to Arab merchants was increased
What should you beware of no matter what religion you are?
Holy wars
How many crusades where there?
13
