The Call
Who called on people to go and fight in the First Crusade in 1095
The Pope (Pope Urban)
Wanting forgiveness of sins is this reason for joining
Faith/reward
The crusaders captured this city in 1099
Jerusalem
Why did it take Crusaders so long to get to their destination
They had to travel by foot or sea
King was crowned emperor by the pope on Christmas Day, 800
Charlemagne
Who asked for help from the West after being under attack by Seljuk Turks
The Byzantine Empire
Younger sons who would not inherit land joined hoping for this
Rewards (land, treasure, etc)
Jerusalem is a holy city to these three religions
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
To capture this city was the goal of the First Crusade
Jerusalem
Who could appoint bishops and church officials
What the pope promised to people if they went and fought in the crusades
Forgiveness for their sins
Peasants who followed their lords were an example of this
Social pressure
A religious/holy war approved by the Church
Crusade
Symbol that Crusaders wore
A red cross
Being kicked out of the church is called this
Excommunication