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By Jenessa Orpilla
Anisha Varghese
The Crusades
The Crusades are a series of holy wars that began in 1096 between the Christians and Muslims.
Pope Urban II initiated the First Crusade.
The Crusades lasted about 200 years (1095-1291)
The Crusaders used a cross as their symbol. The word "Crusade" came from the Latin word for “cloth cross.” .
What were the Crusades?
Pope Urban II
•Known for starting
the Crusades.
•United the eastern
and western sides of
Rome to fight the
Muslims.
•The Muslims took
control of the
Holy land in 1095.
•They only allowed
Jewish and
Christians to visit.
•The Byzantine
Emperor called
for Pope Urban II.
Causes
Pope Urban II launched the First Crusade
The Crusaders were divided into 2 groups: Peasants and knights
Christians take over Jerusalem in 1099.
First Crusade
The Muslims re-conquered JerusalemLed by Saladin
Three leaders set out from Europe to fight in the Crusade: Richard, Phillip, and Frederick.
Richard was the only one who fought in the Holy Land
• He was not able to drive Muslims out.
• Richard could not take Jerusalem, had to return to England
Third Crusade
After the First Crusade the Christians lost and the Muslims won every other war.
The loss of the Crusades was due to disorganization and lack of leadership.
It was a successful failure to the Christians because they lost the holy war, but won many trade routes
The Other Crusades
Expansion in Western Europe. Trade increased. Monarch power increased.
Muslim culture spread throughout Europe.
Effects
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History World International. “The Crusades.” http://history-world.org/ crusades.htm. History World International, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2010. <http://history-world.org/ crusades.htm>.
Trueman BA, Chris. “The Crusades.” http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ cru1.htm. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
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