1. Introduction to the Crusades
AIM: What was the goal of the Crusades?

2. The Holy Land  Jerusalem
Judaism: spiritual homeland of the Jews.
Also the sight of the Western Wall, which was the
last remaining part of King Solomon's Temple.
Christianity: Jesus spent a lot of time there
spreading the word of God.
Islam: the home of the Dome or the Rock,
Where it is believed that Muhammad ascended into heaven.

3. The Crusades
Jerusalem – the Holy Land
Judaism, Christianity & Islam.
Christians wanted to reclaim the land from Islam.
Holy War between Christians & Muslims.
Results
Only the 1st Crusade was successful.
Saladin – Muslim ruler who took back the Holy Land.
Long Term Effects
Expanded contact with the outside world.
Increased trade & exploration.
Ended feudalism.
Increased hatred between religions.
Loss of Crusades leads to a loss in the Pope’s power.

5. The Crusade
Success or Failure
Why?
First
Success
Crusaders captured Jerusalem and formed four Christian States
Second
Failure
Muslims recaptured Jerusalem
Third
Muslims kept Jerusalem
Fourth
Crusaders attacked Byzantine capital.
Fifth-Tenth
Muslims recaptured all lands held by Crusaders