1. Homework Check - worksheet on Medieval Religion, Law and World Perspective. We went over the questions together to ensure student answers were correct.
2. Introduction to the Crusades.
- Who was involved? The Christians vs. the Muslims
- What were the Crusades? Religious wars fought over the holy land of Jerusalem
- Where did they take place? Around the area of Jerusalem
- When did it occur? The first crusade began in 1096, numerous other crusades occurred ending about 1291.
- Why did people go to fight? They believed God willed it, to take back Jerusalem from the Muslim Turks, to gain land and money, for the promise of remission of all sins and eternal life in Heaven.
3. Students began working on a map of the Middle East. They will be given more time to work on it on Tuesday in class.
Have an awesome long weekend.
