The Crusades. Mid-1000’s, Islamic Seljuk Turks controlled much of Byzantine Empire and Middle East (incl. Holy Land) Mid-1000’s, Islamic Seljuk Turks.
The Crusades Video. Question for Consideration: Were the Crusades Successful or Were The Crusades a Failure?
Opening Discussion What were the causes of the Crusades? What drove individuals to go on these Crusades? Which of the crusades was successful in its goal?
Preview What culture does this architecture represent? The Grand Mosque of Cordoba.
The Crusades
Opening Discussion