1. AIM: What was the goal of the Crusades?
Do Now: What do you think ended the Middle Ages? Explain.
HW: Write a paragraph explaining the relations between Judaism, Christianity, & Islam today.

2. The Holy Land  Jerusalem
Judaism: spiritual homeland of the Jews.
Also the sight of the Western Wall, which was the
last remaining part of King Solomon's Temple.
Christianity: Jesus spent a lot of time there
spreading the word of God.
Islam: the home of the Dome or the Rock,
Where it is believed that Muhammad ascended into heaven.

3. The Crusades
Jerusalem – the Holy Land
Judaism, Christianity & Islam.
Christians wanted to reclaim the land from Islam.
Holy War between Christians & Muslims.
Results
Only the 1st Crusade was successful.
Saladin – Muslim ruler who took back the Holy Land.
Long Term Effects
Expanded contact with the outside world.
Increased trade & exploration.
Ended feudalism.
Increased hatred between religions.
Loss of Crusades leads to a loss in the Pope’s power.

7. Questions for the First Crusades
List the causes of the first Crusade?
Who incited the Christians to rise and fight and how?
What were the long term effects of Pope Urban II’s speech?
Analyze Pope Urban II’s speech and pick out the parts that you think were most effective in inciting the Christians to fight?
Discuss the reasons for the first Crusade’s victory?