1. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important
City in the Medieval World.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson you will be able to…
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was subjugated in 1095 A-A*

2. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the Medieval World
Task: Once you are
in and settled…
On your desks is
a blank Map.
Can you complete it to
Show the Medieval
world in 1095?
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was subjugated in 1095 A-A*

3. LO: To discover what the Medieval World was like in the 11th Century
Describe a few features of the Medieval World. E-D
Explain the priorities of Medieval powers. C-B
Assess where the balance of power lay. A-A*

4. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the Medieval World
Today we are going to
be exploring the city
of Jerusalem and its
significance to a number
Of World Religions.
Why is it such a
contested city?
How did it become the
Central focus of the
Crusades? And was
This focus justified?
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was subjugated
in 1095 A-A*

5. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the
Medieval World
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was
subjugated in 1095 A-A*
Judaism
People of Judah
Torah
Origins in 10th Century BC
1st Temple Assyrians
2nd Temple Romans AD Revolt
Jews removed from Judea, spread
Throughout Europe.
Christianity
Second Temple sect 50 AD
Christ's Sacrifice/Via Dolorosa
Regular persecutions under Nero
Emperor Constantine
Holy Sepulchre
Byzantium and Rome
Rise of Benedictine Cluny
Islam
Muhammed the last prophet
Revelations
unites Arabic tribes
Night Journey
Sunni v Shia
Jerusalem 638 AD
Abbasids supreme
Seljuk Turks
Manzikert 1071

6. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the
Medieval World
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was
subjugated in 1095 A-A*

7. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the
Medieval World
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was
subjugated in 1095 A-A*
So what is the significance
Of the key locations?
Task: Using the information
Provided, as well as what you
Have brought from homework
Complete the following questions
Around the map.
1. Name of location.
2. Why is it significant to that
Religion.
3. What situation was it in
During the 11th Century?

8. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the
Medieval World
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was
subjugated in 1095 A-A*
Here's a controversial question...
Who should be given the
controlling
Interest in Jerusalem?
Why is it the city is such
A contested place?
Did it need saving in
1095?

9. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the Medieval World
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was subjugated in 1095 A-A*

10. LO: To explore why Jerusalem was the most important City in the Medieval World
Describe the key locations in Jerusalem. E-D
Explain and assess their significance. C-B
Assess the claim that Jerusalem was subjugated in 1095 A-A*