1. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson you will be able to…
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

2. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Task: Once you are in
And settled…
On your desk is a
fact test…
…Go!
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

3. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
It is June 1099 and
we have reached
Jerusalem…
How did the siege
of The Holy City
proceed?
What was the key factor in the
success of the
Crusaders?
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

4. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Crusader Squabbles
Bohemund claims Antioch
Raymond of T claims Antioch
(Marrat)
Knights off to Baldwin’s Edessa.
Adhemar of Le Puy dead
Alexios and Urban II stay out.
Rank and file sort things
Walls of Marrat torn down!
Journey Begins again.
Desperation at Marrat
Raymond leads south.
Godfrey, Robert Bohemund
follow.
Many cities surrender or
bribe (Shiite)
Peter Bartholemew and the
hot coals.
Power shifts to
Godfrey of Bouillon.
Fatimids in Jerusalem
Weak…
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

5. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
7th June 1099
14,000 Crusaders barefoot
Wells poisoned, Christians
Expelled.
Godfrey goes to north
And Raymond to South.
Four week siege, food
And resources scarce.
Genoese and foraging to
Samaria a lucky break.
8-15th July.
Siege towers and Engines
Constructed.
- Fast and prayers conducted.
Lethalde and Englebert the
First over the walls.
Deadly massacre begins.
Muslims, Jews, Christians
Slaughtered on a vast scale.
- Ascalon August 12th 1099.
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

6. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

7. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
“One of our knights, Letholdus by name, climbed on to the wall of the city. When he reached the top, all the defenders of the city quickly fled along the walls and through the city. Our men followed and pursued them, killing and hacking, as far as the temple of Solomon, and there there was such a slaughter that our men were up to their ankles in the enemy's blood”
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

8. The main reason for the success of The First Crusade was luck.
LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
The main reason for the success of
The First Crusade was luck.
Do you agree?
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

9. The main reason for the success of The First Crusade was luck.
LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
The main reason for the success of
The First Crusade was luck.
Do you agree?
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

10. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

11. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

12. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*

13. LO: To analyse the reasons for the fall of Jerusalem
Describe the fall of Jerusalem E-D
Explain why the siege was a success C-B
Suggest how typical the battle was. A-A*