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First Crusade (1096 – 1099)

Global History: Spiconardi. First Crusade (1096 – 1099). The Seljuk Empire in its expansion encroaches on Byzantine territory. Seljuk Turks. Why does the city of Constantinople’s geography make it such a desirable locale? . Seljuk Turks. By 1091, The Sejuks occupied most of Asia Minor

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First Crusade (1096 – 1099)

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  1. Global History: Spiconardi First Crusade (1096 – 1099)

  2. The Seljuk Empire in its expansion encroaches on Byzantine territory Seljuk Turks

  3. Why does the city of Constantinople’s geography make it such a desirable locale?

  4. Seljuk Turks • By 1091, The Sejuks occupied most of Asia Minor • In 1093, Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus called on western Christendom to help defend his empire & Christian churches from the Seljuk Turks HELP!

  5. Council of Clermont • Pope Urban II delivers a speech to persuade French Christians to join the crusade • Read the speech and answer the questions

  6. Pope Urban II’s call for a Crusade • Description of the Muslims  • Charges against the Muslims  • Reasons people should join the Crusade 

  7. Attack on the Rhineland Jews • While Crusaders were on their way to Constantinople, they stopped in Jewish lands and ignited violence against Jews • Read the excerpt from Albert of Aix.

  8. Results of the First Crusade • Establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and other crusader states • Jerusalem would be recaptured by Saladin in 1187 • The Byzantine Empire regains some territory and Seljuks retreat

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