Crusades Note Cards

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.

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.

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.

First Crusade  Only one that was successful for the Christians and was most document.  100,000 people set out for Jerusalem. Won Antioch first and then “some” set on for Jerusalem. Christians won and then returned home and those who did not participate are shunned.  Only one that was successful for the Christians and was most document.  100,000 people set out for Jerusalem. Won Antioch first and then “some” set on for Jerusalem. Christians won and then returned home and those who did not participate are shunned.

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.