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The Other Crusades

The Other Crusades. http://www.historicalnovels.info/images/Crusades2.jpg. Saladin. 1174: Saladin, a Muslim leader, became ruler of Egypt united Muslims started war against the Christians in Jerusalem took over, but refused to kill the Christians in the city won respect of many crusaders.

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The Other Crusades

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  1. The Other Crusades http://www.historicalnovels.info/images/Crusades2.jpg

  2. Saladin • 1174: Saladin, a Muslim leader, became ruler of Egypt • united Muslims • started war against the Christians in Jerusalem • took over, but refused to kill the Christians in the city • won respect of many crusaders http://www.civfanatics.net/~civrules/Article/MiscScreens/Saladin.jpg

  3. Crusade of Kings • The Church urged the people to take back Jerusalem • Another crusade (#3) led by: • King Richard I (England) • Emperor Barbarossa (Germany) • King Philip II (France) http://files.vector-images.com/clipart/crown_emp7.gif

  4. Crusade of Kings • Barbarossa died; troops returned home • Philip argued w/Richard & returned home w/troops • Richard he & his troops continued on their own

  5. Crusade of Kings • Richard was nicknamed “the Lionheart” b/c he was such a brave warrior • After three years, he & his army still could not defeat the Muslims • signed a treaty with Saladin; Muslims kept control of Jerusalem http://img7.footnote.com/img/thumbnail/124532647/400/400/0_0_250_297.jpg

  6. Another Crusade • In 1202, Pope Innocent III called for another crusade • Along the way, the Venetians convince the crusaders to attack Constantinople instead • looted and burned the city • many western Europeans lost respect for the idea of a crusade and refused to join from then on http://www.town.lacombe.ab.ca/lrcc/lmc_fire.jpg

  7. Other Crusades • several other crusades were fought, but the Christians lost them all • group of French children began the ‘Children’s Crusade’ in 1212 • set sail, but most were sold into slavery by captains • German children went on foot, but died from starvation or disease • Muslims kept control http://clear.msu.edu/dennie/clipart/children.gif

  8. Effects of the Crusades • Byzantines so angry that the split between eastern & western Christianity became permanent • crusaders’ contact with cultured Muslims and Byzantines made them want an education • trade increased/new routes opened • towns grew (thanks to trade) http://www.historiasiglo20.org/MEC-BC/images/medieval_fair.jpg

  9. Effects of the Crusades • new ideas spread (cultural diffusion) about art, medicine, architecture, mathematics, and science • exploration increased; some wanted adventure • banking & accounting techniques developed

  10. Effects of the Crusades • strengthened the merchant (middle) class • individual cities, like Genoa and Venice, became more wealthy and independent • religious intolerance increased; people killed each other based solely on their religious beliefs • Christians killed Muslims, Jews, and other Christians • Muslims killed Christians Microsoft Clip art

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