The Crusades Flashcards
What was the goal of the Crusades?
For Christians to gain back the holy land from Islamic Rule.
When was the first crusade?
1969-1999
Who supported the First Crusade?
The Latin Chruch and Pope Urban II.
Did the Christians win the first Crusade?
No
When was the Second Crusade?
1147-1154
Who led the Second Crusade?
German and French leaders: Louis VII and Conrad III.
What did they want to do the Second Crusade?
Edessa was kidnapped by Muslims in 1146.
Who did they want to attack in the Second Crusade?
Damascus
When was the Third Crusade?
1189-1192
Who led the Third Crusade?
Western European Christians
What was the goal of the Third Crusade?
To win back the crusader states
Did the Christians win the Third Crusade?
Yes, they won back Jerusalem.
What is the name of the battle that the Christians won back Jerusalem?
The battle of Arsurf.
When was the Children’s Crusade?
1212-1212
How old were the thousands of kids that went to the holy land?
They were children and teenagers.
