Christendom and the Crusades


On this course, students learn about the key factors that contributed to the birth of the Crusades, as well as the political, economic, intellectual and religious impact they had on Europe.

Created By

Johnette S

11-14
History

9 HOURS

9 LESSONS

Christendom and the Crusades

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Course Overview



From the eleventh to the thirteenth century, the Crusades were a group of wars between Christian Europe and Islamic West Asia. The First Crusade was initiated over the fight for Christian pilgrim access to areas thought to be holy land. There were many different crusades thereafter. With the First Crusade being driven by religious drivers, subsequent ones took on more political reasons. This course covers the establishment of the Crusader Kingdoms as a result of the First Crusade, the aims and importance of the First and Second Crusades during the early medieval period, as well as the developments in trade and science they brought about.

Course Content



9 LESSONS

9 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Introduction and Overview

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Birth of the Crusades

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Formation of the Crusading Orders

60 minutes

Lesson 4

The First Crusade

60 minutes

Lesson 5

The Crusader Kingdoms 

60 minutes

Lesson 6

The Second Crusade

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Importance and Effects of the Crusades

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Revision

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Assessment

60 minutes

Key Skills


Critical Thinking

Comprehension

Source Analysis

Discussion

Educator


Johnette S

History, Geography and ESL Educator

Johnette has over 10 years of teaching experience to students of all ages from various backgrounds. She is currently an online Educator for history and geography on all specifications.