The Crusades: did Europeans go on crusade to capture the 'holy land'?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of the 11th century mediterranean world that they have developed so far in year 7, and in year 5 units about Islam and Baghdad. These ensure that pupils understand the holistic context to the crusade and are able to comprehend a wide range of causes for the crusade. This unit prepares pupils for later year 7 units that deal with medieval conflict where new examples enrich their understanding of this concept. It also helps to familiarise themselves with various locations that feature in the unit about the Black Death and the Silk Roads.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that Islam and Christianity are two important world religions.
- Pupils know that religion was very important to medieval society.
- Pupils know that the major Abrahamic religions all lay claim to Jerusalem.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of the 11th century mediterranean world that they have developed so far in year 7, and in year 5 units about Islam and Baghdad. These ensure that pupils understand the holistic context to the crusade and are able to comprehend a wide range of causes for the crusade. This unit prepares pupils for later year 7 units that deal with medieval conflict where new examples enrich their understanding of this concept. It also helps to familiarise themselves with various locations that feature in the unit about the Black Death and the Silk Roads.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that Islam and Christianity are two important world religions.
- Pupils know that religion was very important to medieval society.
- Pupils know that the major Abrahamic religions all lay claim to Jerusalem.
The Crusades: did Europeans go on crusade to capture the 'holy land'?
In this unit, pupils develop a deep understanding of the First Crusade's background. They learn how the interplay of events across Western Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the Seljuk Empire led to this significant campaign.
6 lessons in unit
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