Religious Beliefs
What is a belief?
A conviction or acceptance that something is true or exists without proof
What were the Crusades?
The Crusades were military campaigns initiated by Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
They were able to capture Jerusalem
How did the Crusades affect trade?
increased trade between Europe and the East, introducing new foods and ideas
what city was being fought over in the Crusades?
How did Christians view Jesus?
Christians view Jesus as the Son of God and the savior of humanity
What motivated Christians to join the Crusades?
for religious reasons, to gain land, and adventure
What was the outcome of the 2nd Crusade?
It ended in failure as the Crusaders were not able to capture additional land.
How did the Crusades impact the relationship between Christians and Muslims?
What did the Pope promise to the Crusaders?
forgiveness of sin and earning your way to heaven
How does Islam view Jesus?
Name a reason Muslims resisted the Crusades?
Muslims were defending their homeland and their religious sites
How many people died before reaching their destination in the 1st Crusade?
1/3 of them
Name a cultural exchange that occurred because of the Crusades
Sharing of knowledge
advances in medicine, mathematics and science
better maps and ships
rise in navigation and exploration
Why did peasants join?
They say it as a way to rise in social class.
What is a key belief that is similar in both Christianity and Islam?
Varity of answers:
Both have a holy book
Both have prophets
Both believe the holy book has all the answers
Both believe in charity
Both believe in prayer
it was considered a sacred city by both Christians and Muslims, making it a focal point of the Crusades.
What city was captured during the 3rd Crusade?
Acre
How did the Crusades influence European Society?
Sold the land to pay the taxes needed to fight the Crusaders
Kings claimed the land, creating a stronger central government - creating nation-states
Kings gained wealth thru the new trade that was occurring
How many children from the Children's Crusade actually made it to the Holy Land?
none
What is a key belief that separates Christians from Muslims?
Christians believe in the Holy Trinity while Muslims do not
Why did Pope Urban II call for a Crusade?
He told the people that the Turks would not let Christians visit Jerusalem and other holy areas controlled by the Turks.
He wanted power
To stop Christians from fighting among themselves
What city was sacked in the 4th Crusade?
Constantinople
What legacy was left from the Crusades that has persisted through the generations?
the intolerance between the two religions
rise of Nationalism
Was it worth it?
various answers