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Why did Pope Urban II call the First Crusade? Pope Urban II used powerful rhetoric and promises to motivate Christians to join the Crusades:
• He portrayed Muslims as barbaric to the Crusaders, using propaganda to stir up religious fervor • He promised that sins would be forgiven and Crusaders would go to heaven if they fought for devotion rather than wealth • He described Jerusalem as a beautiful place, though this was not accurate
Quote: "Pope Urban promised the crusaders that if they went on the journey for devotion their sins would be forgotten and they would go to heaven"
What did Pope Urban II promise those who fought in the Crusades? Beyond spiritual rewards, Pope Urban II had several motivations for calling the Crusade:
• He saw Islamic expansion as a threat to Christian countries • He believed it would unite warring Christian nations in Europe • He knew it would financially benefit the Church through increased land holdings and tithes
People responded enthusiastically, joining the Crusaders and displaying red crosses on their tunics as a symbol of their commitment.
Example: Crusaders showed their commitment by cutting out red crosses and sewing them to their tunics.
Why did the Pope call for a crusade? People joined the Crusades for various reasons: • To be forgiven for past sins • To seek adventure and prove bravery • To gain land and wealth • Serfs were promised freedom for participating
The First Crusade began after Pope Urban II's call in 1095. Here are key events and details:
• Crusaders from France, Germany, and Italy traveled to the Holy Land • They were led by nobles and knights • About 30,000 Crusaders gathered at Constantinople before advancing • They captured the cities of Edessa and Antioch en route to Jerusalem
Highlight: After a long siege, the Crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099, four years after the Crusade began.
How did the Muslims win the Crusades? Initially, they didn't. The First Crusade was a Christian victory:
• The attack on Jerusalem was brutal, with reports of streets running with blood • After 400 years of Muslim control, the loss of Jerusalem was a terrible blow to Islamic powers • Crusaders established a kingdom around Jerusalem after their victory
Vocabulary: Siege - A military operation where enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off supplies, to force those inside to surrender
What were the effects of the Crusades? The capture of Jerusalem had significant impacts:
• It shifted the balance of power in the region • It established Crusader states in the Holy Land • It set the stage for future conflicts between Christians and Muslims
Definition: Caliphate - An Islamic state under the leadership of a caliph, considered a successor to the Prophet Muhammad
The map shows the route taken by Crusaders during the First Crusade:
• They traveled from Western Europe through the Balkans and Anatolia • Key cities on their route included Belgrade, Constantinople, Nicaea, and Antioch • Major rivers like the Danube, Dnieper, Euphrates, and Tigris featured in their journey • The final destination was Jerusalem
Highlight: The journey of the Crusaders covered thousands of miles across diverse terrains and cultures.
What impact did the crusades have on trade? While not explicitly discussed in this section, the map shows how the Crusades connected distant regions, likely facilitating new trade routes between Europe and the Middle East.
Where did the Crusades originate? The map indicates multiple starting points in Western Europe, reflecting the diverse origins of Crusaders from different countries.
The First Crusade unfolded in several stages:
Example: Bohemond's military leadership was crucial in defeating Seljuk attacks and securing passage to Jerusalem.
What were the effects of the Crusades political? This timeline shows how the Crusades involved complex political maneuvering, including alliances with local populations against common enemies.
3 causes of the Crusades evident in this timeline:
The Crusades were religiously, politically, and economically significant events that shaped medieval history.
Why did the Crusades happen? The Crusades began in 1095 when Pope Urban II called for Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. Jerusalem held immense religious importance for multiple faiths:
• For Muslims, it was where Muhammad ascended to heaven and home to important mosques • For Christians, it was where Jesus died and a major pilgrimage site • For Jews, it was seen as the center of the world and birthplace of their faith
Highlight: The Crusades had religious, political, and economic motivations and impacts.
What were the effects of the Crusades? The Crusades were significant in several ways:
• Religiously - They aimed to secure control of sacred sites for Christianity • Politically - European rulers saw them as a way to expand power and build legacies • Economically - They opened up new trade routes between Europe and the Middle East
Vocabulary: Crusaders - Christian warriors who participated in the Crusades
The First Crusade was launched after the Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy Land in 1077, making Christian pilgrimages more difficult. Pope Urban II's call to action in 1095 marked the official start of the Crusades.
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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Nikita Padki
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The Crusades: A pivotal period in medieval history that shaped Christian-Muslim relations and European expansion.
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Why did Pope Urban II call the First Crusade? Pope Urban II used powerful rhetoric and promises to motivate Christians to join the Crusades:
• He portrayed Muslims as barbaric to the Crusaders, using propaganda to stir up religious fervor • He promised that sins would be forgiven and Crusaders would go to heaven if they fought for devotion rather than wealth • He described Jerusalem as a beautiful place, though this was not accurate
Quote: "Pope Urban promised the crusaders that if they went on the journey for devotion their sins would be forgotten and they would go to heaven"
What did Pope Urban II promise those who fought in the Crusades? Beyond spiritual rewards, Pope Urban II had several motivations for calling the Crusade:
• He saw Islamic expansion as a threat to Christian countries • He believed it would unite warring Christian nations in Europe • He knew it would financially benefit the Church through increased land holdings and tithes
People responded enthusiastically, joining the Crusaders and displaying red crosses on their tunics as a symbol of their commitment.
Example: Crusaders showed their commitment by cutting out red crosses and sewing them to their tunics.
Why did the Pope call for a crusade? People joined the Crusades for various reasons: • To be forgiven for past sins • To seek adventure and prove bravery • To gain land and wealth • Serfs were promised freedom for participating
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The First Crusade began after Pope Urban II's call in 1095. Here are key events and details:
• Crusaders from France, Germany, and Italy traveled to the Holy Land • They were led by nobles and knights • About 30,000 Crusaders gathered at Constantinople before advancing • They captured the cities of Edessa and Antioch en route to Jerusalem
Highlight: After a long siege, the Crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099, four years after the Crusade began.
How did the Muslims win the Crusades? Initially, they didn't. The First Crusade was a Christian victory:
• The attack on Jerusalem was brutal, with reports of streets running with blood • After 400 years of Muslim control, the loss of Jerusalem was a terrible blow to Islamic powers • Crusaders established a kingdom around Jerusalem after their victory
Vocabulary: Siege - A military operation where enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off supplies, to force those inside to surrender
What were the effects of the Crusades? The capture of Jerusalem had significant impacts:
• It shifted the balance of power in the region • It established Crusader states in the Holy Land • It set the stage for future conflicts between Christians and Muslims
Definition: Caliphate - An Islamic state under the leadership of a caliph, considered a successor to the Prophet Muhammad
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The map shows the route taken by Crusaders during the First Crusade:
• They traveled from Western Europe through the Balkans and Anatolia • Key cities on their route included Belgrade, Constantinople, Nicaea, and Antioch • Major rivers like the Danube, Dnieper, Euphrates, and Tigris featured in their journey • The final destination was Jerusalem
Highlight: The journey of the Crusaders covered thousands of miles across diverse terrains and cultures.
What impact did the crusades have on trade? While not explicitly discussed in this section, the map shows how the Crusades connected distant regions, likely facilitating new trade routes between Europe and the Middle East.
Where did the Crusades originate? The map indicates multiple starting points in Western Europe, reflecting the diverse origins of Crusaders from different countries.
The First Crusade unfolded in several stages:
Example: Bohemond's military leadership was crucial in defeating Seljuk attacks and securing passage to Jerusalem.
What were the effects of the Crusades political? This timeline shows how the Crusades involved complex political maneuvering, including alliances with local populations against common enemies.
3 causes of the Crusades evident in this timeline:
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The Crusades were religiously, politically, and economically significant events that shaped medieval history.
Why did the Crusades happen? The Crusades began in 1095 when Pope Urban II called for Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. Jerusalem held immense religious importance for multiple faiths:
• For Muslims, it was where Muhammad ascended to heaven and home to important mosques • For Christians, it was where Jesus died and a major pilgrimage site • For Jews, it was seen as the center of the world and birthplace of their faith
Highlight: The Crusades had religious, political, and economic motivations and impacts.
What were the effects of the Crusades? The Crusades were significant in several ways:
• Religiously - They aimed to secure control of sacred sites for Christianity • Politically - European rulers saw them as a way to expand power and build legacies • Economically - They opened up new trade routes between Europe and the Middle East
Vocabulary: Crusaders - Christian warriors who participated in the Crusades
The First Crusade was launched after the Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy Land in 1077, making Christian pilgrimages more difficult. Pope Urban II's call to action in 1095 marked the official start of the Crusades.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user