LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to... - Describe the journey across Anatolia to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A*

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Task: Once you are in and settled... Brother of Phillip the Fat Took monks as religious Advisers. Not wealthy despite years of fighting Chaired strategy council Religious, his one wish is to Die in the Holy Land! Felt duty to help Alexios. Robert II of Flanders Raymond of Toulouse Godfrey of Bouillon Adhemar of Le Puy Bohemund of Taranto Hugh of Vermandois Can you match the Crusader to the Right description?

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Task: Once you are in And settled... Brother of Phillip the Fat Took monks as religious Advisers. Not wealthy despite years of fighting Chaired strategy council Religious, his one wish is to Die in the Holy Land! Felt duty to help Alexios. Robert II of Flanders Raymond of Toulouse Godfrey of Bouillon Adhemar of Le Puy Bohemund of Taranto Hugh of Vermandois Can you match the Crusader to the Right description?

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Hugh of Vermandois Brother of Phillip the Fat K of France adultery Hugh goes to show loyalty. Godfrey of Bouillon Owned lands in HRE. Devout Christian. Took monks as religious Advisers. Robert of Normandy Son of William the Conqueror! Disputes with William II Raised special tax in England. Stephen of Blois Son in law of William the Conqueror. Wrote poetry… Strong wife… Raymond of Toulouse Oldest, Richest, Experienced Friend of Urban II Religious, his one wish is to Die in the Holy Land! Adhemar of Le Puy Friend and supporter of Urban II Popes representative. Chaired strategy council. Robert II of Flanders Father had links with east. Felt duty to help Alexios. Wanted rich rewards! Bohemund of Taranto Son of Robert the Cunning. Fought against Alexios I Not wealthy despite years of fighting.

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Stage 1 Crusaders – Assemble! 50-100,000 Set off between August And October 1096 Many non combatants. Only thing in common was Their cause… Twenty different languages. 8 Princes 200 Lords 6000 Knights 22000 Well equipped foot soldiers 22000 poor foot soldiers. Numerous wives, children, prostitutes First Decision – How are you going to ensure safe passage to Constantinople?

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Stage 2 Constantinople Alexios meets Princes individually. Sees armies as just another group Of mercenaries. Sent presents into camp. Shocked by Ill-discipline Asks to swear Allegiance Insists they swear an Oath of Loyalty And hand over any land they take from The Turks Raymond of Toulouse…. Second Decision– Do you swear an Oath of Loyalty to Alexios?

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Stage 3 – Into the Muslim World Should be loyalty to Abbasid Caliph. Figurehead of Seljuks. Malik Shah and adviser die suddenly In 1092 Family squabbles and warlords fight. Sunni V Shia. Shia/Shi’ites in Syria and Palestine Would prefer Fatimid Egyptian rule. Many Byzantine Christians living in Anatolia under Muslim rule. Jihad (Duty to defend Islam) was lying Dormant. Kilij Arslan leader in 1097 Nicea May-June 1097 “We will be in Jerusalem in 5 weeks” (Stephen of Blois) Third Decision: Do you wait, Or press on to Jerusalem?

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Stage 4 – Crossing Anatolia Alexios returns to Constantinople Tatikios 20,000 men under Bohemund go Ahead. 1st July 1097 Dorylaeum “Stand fast together, trusting in Christ…Today we may gain much booty!” “If God had not been with us in this Battle, and sent the other army quickly, None of us would have escaped. Fourth Decision: The Crusaders army is surrounded, How will you beat the Seljuk Turks?

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A* Stage 5 – The Price of Success Muslims lose faith in Arslan. Climate and terrain remains dangerous. Army covered less than 7 miles a day. Groups split to recover lands. Baldwin of Bolougne and Tancred fight! Baldwin moves on to Edessa. 21st October the Army reaches its Next target…Antioch!

factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. LO: To assess the key factors in the successful crossing of Anatolia. - Describe the journey across to Antioch. E-D - Explain the key factors in the journey C-B - Judge how close it came to failure A-A*