Bell Ringer How did religion influence the art and architecture of Islamic civilization?

COMING SOON! Unit Exam Who? – You What? Where – Here (2116) When? Rise of Islam Spread of Islam Golden Age of Islam Crusades Where – Here (2116) When? A Day – 10/21 B Day – 10/20 Why – To assess your learning (and fun?)

The Crusades Essential Question: What were the causes and consequences of the Crusades?

The Crusades A series of military expeditions carried out by European Christians in the Middle Ages to regain the Holy Land from the Muslims.

Religious Causes Seljuk Turks (Muslims) captured Jerusalem and stopped allowing Christian pilgrims. Attempt to unify Christians

Economic Motivation Some crusaders sought adventure and spoils of war Italian merchants wanted new trade routes to access the goods of Asia

The First Crusade 1095 – Pope Urban II asked Christians to wage holy war against the infidels, or non-believers, in Jerusalem. Promised forgiveness of sins Successfully capture Jerusalem (Holy Land)

The Second Crusade Success of 1st Crusade was short-lived as Jerusalem was recaptured by Muslim forces Second Crusade was a total failure

Third Crusade Christians led by King Richard the Lionhearted Saladin led Muslim forces, brilliant general Muslims keep control of Holy Land but Saladin allows unarmed pilgrims to visit city.

The Fourth Crusade Venetian leaders of the Crusade weakened their economic competitor of Constantinople by sacking the city. Permanently ends any hope of repairing Roman Catholic / Greek Orthodox relations

Children’s Crusade 20,000-40,000 youths marched to the Holy Land Many died due to shipwreck and disease Most were sold into slavery

Effects of the Crusades Jerusalem remained under Muslim control Italian port cities profited from increased contact with the Middle East Increased religious persecution in Europe of Muslims and Jews Collapse of the social, economic, and political order in Europe

What were the causes and consequences of the Crusades? Essential Question What were the causes and consequences of the Crusades?

Review Which group of people captured the Holy Land and stopped allowing Jewish and Christian pilgrims into the city?

Review Who declared a holy war against infidels in the holy land in 1095?

Review What was the name of the brilliant Muslim general who was able to keep control of Jerusalem through multiple crusades?

Review What city was sacked in the 4th crusade?

Review What was the religious effect of the Crusades?

Crusades Movie Poster Create a poster for a movie about one of the Crusades Must include a title A cast of characters A tagline or slogan Must make mention of either causes or consequences