Crusades Notecards

Crusades  Fought by Christians to reclaim the holy lands from the Muslims and to unite all Christians.  Muslims had taken over lands that were considered to be sacred to both faiths. They had also destroyed churches and enraged the Christians.  Fought by Christians to reclaim the holy lands from the Muslims and to unite all Christians.  Muslims had taken over lands that were considered to be sacred to both faiths. They had also destroyed churches and enraged the Christians.

Crusader  One who fought for the church and was marked with a cross.  Included commoners, knights, and women and children.  Faced difficulties such as lack of food, water, and shelter, heat, and the strenuous journey.  Fought because they were committed to their faith.  One who fought for the church and was marked with a cross.  Included commoners, knights, and women and children.  Faced difficulties such as lack of food, water, and shelter, heat, and the strenuous journey.  Fought because they were committed to their faith.

Penitential Warfare  Idea that killing in the name of the church was accepted.  If you died in battle then you were a martyr and went straight to heaven. This was a way for people to justify fighting in the crusades because they wanted to achieve salvation.  Idea that killing in the name of the church was accepted.  If you died in battle then you were a martyr and went straight to heaven. This was a way for people to justify fighting in the crusades because they wanted to achieve salvation.

Pope Urban  Church leader who wanted to unite all Christians. Gives a speech in Clermont France calling for all people to join the crusades and fight against the Muslims.

Jerusalem  Sacred land for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Located between Israel and Palestine.  Christians and Muslims fought over the city in the Crusades and control over Jerusalem has switched hands many times.  Sacred land for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Located between Israel and Palestine.  Christians and Muslims fought over the city in the Crusades and control over Jerusalem has switched hands many times.

German Crusade  Christians fighting in the Crusades that went to Germany and fought Jews. They attacked them and raided their villages. Many were killed.  Christians during the Crusades would attack any non-Christian group.  Christians fighting in the Crusades that went to Germany and fought Jews. They attacked them and raided their villages. Many were killed.  Christians during the Crusades would attack any non-Christian group.

Excommunicated  To be kicked out of the church and banned from participating in church activities.  The French Knights of the 4th Crusade were excommunicated by the Pope because they attacked the Christian city of Zara.  To be kicked out of the church and banned from participating in church activities.  The French Knights of the 4th Crusade were excommunicated by the Pope because they attacked the Christian city of Zara.

Crusades Impact  Restored and united people under the church. Created an idea of heroism. Made people reflect on their religion. Created a division between Christians and Muslims that still exists today.

Knights Templar  Group of Knights that came together to offer protection to pilgrims traveling to the holy lands.  They are surrounded by secrecy and mystery and many believe hold a treasure of relics (religious items) and other artifacts somewhere in the world.  Group of Knights that came together to offer protection to pilgrims traveling to the holy lands.  They are surrounded by secrecy and mystery and many believe hold a treasure of relics (religious items) and other artifacts somewhere in the world.