The First Crusade
I can describe the key events of the First Crusade and the foundation of the 'crusader states'.
The First Crusade
I can describe the key events of the First Crusade and the foundation of the 'crusader states'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The First Crusade took place in the later 1090s.
- The People's Crusade was a failure.
- The crusaders faced very harsh conditions during their crusade.
- The events of the First Crusade led to the establishment of the crusader states.
- The Princes' Crusade successfully captured Jerusalem.
Common misconception
Christians 'saved' the Holy Land from barbaric Muslim conquerors.
Muslims had generally treated Christians very well during the 400 or so years that they had controlled the Holy Land. In contrast, when the Christian crusaders arrived in the Holy Land they engaged in barbaric acts.
Keywords
Crusade - a crusade is a military expedition against a group considered by the papacy to be an enemy of the Church
Holy Land - the Holy Land is an area in the Middle East that is sacred to three major religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Crusader - a crusader is a Christian who fought in the holy wars authorised by the pope in the medieval period
Outremer - outremer is the name for the Christian crusader states established in the Middle East during the First Crusade: the literal translation from French is ‘beyond the sea’
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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