NGP Crusades

European Soldier-Travelers--often peasants-- who wore crosses sewn onto their clothing, traveled Eastward out of Europe, and engaged in a series of wars known as "The Crusades"

Considered the "Holy City" that needed to be taken from Muslim hands through force.

Before ___________, European travelers were free to enter and visit Jerusalem and it's neighboring cities.

In 1096, Turk ___________ captured Jerusalem and cruelly mistreated any Christians who tried to visit.

The ____________________ would torture, murder and demolish any innocent traveler whom they thought was a Christian

Religious trips taken to Jerusalem were called _________

Because the Bible explains that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, we know that today God is present everywhere, including ___________ ___________, and does not dwell on an earthly city.

Who gave the sermon that launched the first Crusade?

"_________________________________" was often the battle cry of the Crusaders

Crusading in Europe and the Middle East lasted for _____________________________________

__________________________ was a French monk who was one of the main leaders in the first Crusade.

What is the first Crusade also known as?

Many Crusaders _______ along their journey simply from the difficulty of travel

When the Crusaders finally conquered Jerusalem, they committed horrendous acts, _________ many people living in the city, even some who were Christians themselves.

The Crusaders held Jerusalem for almost