1. The Crusades

2. The pope called on Christian Crusaders to invade the Holy Land.
The Big Idea
The pope called on Christian Crusaders to invade the Holy Land.
Despite some initial success, the later Crusades failed.
The Crusades changed Europe forever.

3. The Crusades Begin
Christian and Muslim cultures fought over control of the holy land.
These wars were called Crusades
- were a series of wars between Christians and Muslims

4. Muslims Turks
Took control of Palestine and Jerusalem, part of the Holy Land
Attacked Christian pilgrims
Began to raid the Byzantine Empire
Byzantine emperor asked the Pope for help

5. A Call to Arms
Pope Urban II called on Christians to help retake holy land
Told Kings stop fighting each other and unite
1000s of men joined Popes army
Pope had approved the killing of all Muslims

6. Sewed crosses onto clothing
The word crusade comes from the Latin word for “marked with a cross.”
Armies set out to Constantinople

8. First Crusade Many died on the way
Successful, recaptured Jerusalem and other cities
Divided land into four crusader states

9. Later Crusades Fail Muslims began retaking land
European Kings planned more crusades, but they failed
Poorly planned
By 1291, Muslim armies had retaken the Holy Land

10. Fourth Crusade
Forgot crusade objective
Led by French knights
Needed money
Agreed to attack Christian cities, and Constantinople for payment
Weakened Byzantine empire

12. Effects of the Crusades
Trade increased between Europe and Asia
Sparked the interest to travel new lands
Kings and nobles increased their power because many had died
Rising Christian hatred of Jews
Jews began to distrust Christians
Christian & Muslim relationship changed, each viewed each other as a threat

13. Activities Clip: Crusades
Worksheet: The medieval Church in pictographs
Crusaders map
Worksheet DBQ: Jews and the crusades
Video the crusades
Bumper sticker for your horse
Read from book

15. Activity:
Pretend you are Christian knight on your way to a crusade. Make a bumper sticker for your horse