1. The Crusades

2. During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church had risen to power
During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church had risen to power. After the fall of Rome, many were uncertain where life would lead them and many tragic events led people to have a higher belief in God. This is where we start to see the rise of Christianity. As you recall, Jerusalem was a highly valued religious city! This was the origin for the Crusades!

3. Jerusalem is… Christians Muslims Jews
the place where Jesus preached, crucified and ascended to heaven
the place where Muhammad met three earlier prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
the site of the ancient temple built by Solomon.

4. The Crusades were a long series of wars between Christians & Muslims over Jerusalem.

5. Cause for the Crusades
Muslims captured Jerusalem from the Byzantine Empire
Muslims stopped Christians from visiting HOLY LAND
Christian pilgrims were attacked
Byzantines feared attack on Constantinople
United Streaming: Causes for the Crusades

7. Pope Urban II
Called Europe to win back the Holy Land (Palestine) back from the Muslims (1095).
Ensured those who died would have a place in heaven!

8. Who Answered the Call?
Feudal Lords
Knights
Peasants

9. The Crusades evolved into a series of wars which lasted over several centuries and took place in several different regions.
During this time, many differing people & ideas came into contact with one another.

11. Another attempt to recover the Holy Lands form the Egyptians
1st Crusade
2nd Crusade
3rd Crusade
4th Crusade
5th Crusade
6th Crusade
7th Crusade
Pope, marched toward the Holy Land in an attempt to recover it from the Muslims.
Pope in 1145 to fight the Turks who had taken the County of Edessa the year before
Germany, France and England (among others) to re-capture the Holy Land lost to Muslims.
launched by the Pope with the intention to recover Jerusalem from the Egyptians
Another attempt to recover the Holy Lands form the Egyptians
Europe successfully recaptured Jerusalem and it showed the pope's diminishing power in international affairs
Khwarezmians retook Jerusalem
Youtube: Horrible Histories: Crusades

12. The Effects

13. Christians never regained the Holy Land
Christianity did spread outside of Europe
Crusaders were unable to hold on to gained lands
Weakened the power of the Pope and the Church

14. Feudalism Weakened Many nobles lost their fortunes & lives
Lack of nobility led to the rise of king’s authority
Kings challenged the authority of the Church

15. Trade & Wealth Increased Led to expand trade=based European economy
Interactions with other lands (Italian Peninsula) led to develop trade cities/centers
Led to expand trade=based European economy

16. Rise in Exploration
Crusades built an interest in overseas land and this propelled Europeans to the Western World!
Brain pop: Middle Ages