The Crusades

Nearly a thousand years after this clash of cultures, the story of the Crusades of the Middle Ages is still a hugely controversial subject. Perhaps for no other era in history have differing historical accounts of one event varied so much. The word "crusade" itself conjures up very different images—some see "crusade" as a valiant struggle for a supreme cause, others see "crusade" as a synonym for barbarism and aggression. Which image is most accurate? You be the judge...

Session content:

The required readings for this session are:

Textbook: World History - Connections to Today  pages 218-222.

Additional Reading:

Websites: http://www.medieval-life.net/life_main.htm

Video: 

Assignments:

Crusades Vocabulary

GRAPES Graphic Organizer  NOTE! Click HERE for important information about Unit 2 GRAPES Assignments!

Crusades POV Questions

Timeline

 

 

 
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