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The Crusades
Chapter 14 Section 1
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Before you read:
Where would the Christians, Muslims, and Jews all consider their holy land?
Called Palestine at the time, now Jerusalem in Israel
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1. Who gained control of Palestine (The Holy Land to Christians) during the late 1000’s?
The Seliuq Turks-Muslims from Central Asia
They went on to attack Asia Minor (part of the Byzantine Empire)
2. When the Turks threatened the city of Constantinople, who did the Byzantine Empire turn to?
Emperor Alexis (Byzantine Emperor) contacted Pope Urban II in Rome. Christian pilgrims had already reported
they were abused in Palestine, so he welcomed the request.
3. What did Pope Urban ask of the church leaders and feudal lords?
Urban wanted to regain the holy land from the Muslims (Turks). In 1095, he called a meeting with the Church
leaders and feudal lords. He asked everyone to stop fighting each other and join together in war against the
Turks (to win back the holy land).
4. What did the uniform look like for the Crusaders?
The uniform would have a cross on their shoulder or back.
5. Explain what the Crusades were?
A series of military expeditions to regain the Holy land. At least 10,000 Europeans joined in. The latin word for
crusades means “marked with a cross”
6. Why did crusaders join the cause?
Different reasons
-Some went to save their souls-believed if they died on the crusade they would go straight to heaven
-Some knights hoped to gain land and wealth in Palestine and southwest Asia
-Some merchants saw a chance to make money
***Desire for rewards both spiritual and economical