1. The Crusades

2. How did interaction Impact The Middle Ages?
Based on what you have learned and the PowerPoint, answer the following:
Compare and contrast the impact of interaction and isolation on advancing Medieval European civilization.
Were the Middle Ages in Europe more or less isolated than the Aztec Empire? Which civilization was more advanced?
How did the Crusades impact Medieval Europe? Did The Crusades contribute to Medieval Europe becoming more advanced? How?

4. Jerusalem Religious importance for Jews, Christians and Muslims
By 600AD Arab Muslims controlled it, but were tolerant of other religions
Major trade center

5. Seljuk Turks
In 11th C. Turks invade (Muslims) and close Jerusalem to Jews and Christians
Threatened Byzantine Empire with invasion as well
Constantinople threatened as well

6. Byzantine

7. Byzantines Emperor wrote to the pope for military assistance in 1095
Pope urged Christians to fight!
At the same time reports that the Turks were persecuting Christians in Palestine came to Europe
People more willing to go fight because of these reports

8. Why were people willing to go fight?
Knights: a chance to use their skills
Peasants: freedom from feudal bonds
Everyone: promised immediate salvation in heaven if they were “killed freeing the Holy Land from non-Christians.”

9. The First Crusade
About 30,000 crusaders left Europe between 1096 and 1099.
June two month siege of Jerusalem
The Crusaders took the city and killed many of its inhabitants

10. Benefits of the First Crusade
Reinforced authority of the church
Strengthened self-confidence of Europe
End of cultural isolation
CULTURAL DIFFUSION
Byzantines and Muslims= more advanced civilizations

12. Results of the Third Crusade
Richard was able to win several battles but signed a truce after three years of fighting
Saladin refused to turn Jerusalem over to the Christians claiming that it was more important to Muslims than it was to Christians
He did allow Christians to
trade in the city

13. Effects of the Crusades
Feudalism died out and authority of kings increased
CULTURAL DIFFUSION
Byzantines and Muslims had a much more advanced civilization- arts, literature, medicine, science, etc.
Increased trade!
Learned to build better ships
Brought the plague back to Europe with them…

14. How did interaction Impact The Middle Ages?
Based on what you have learned and the PowerPoint, answer the following:
Compare and contrast the impact of interaction and isolation on advancing Medieval European civilization.
Were the Middle Ages in Europe more or less isolated than the Aztec Empire? Which civilization was more advanced?
How did the Crusades impact Medieval Europe? Did The Crusades contribute to Medieval Europe becoming more advanced? How?