The 1st Crusade and the creation of the Crusader States 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryCrusadesASAQA Created by: Laura ThompsonCreated on: 12-05-15 10:12 Why did the 1st crusade go to Jerusalem, main reasons? Religious Zeal,Material interests,Social motivations,Political reasons 1 of 7 How far was desire for wealth, examples? Prince Bohemund of Toronto–Father invaded Byzantine Empire 1080s.Expected to gain Balkans 2 of 7 Explain why people's crusade failed? Peter Hermit – not strong leader – lead 15 000 followers 3 of 7 How important was muslim disunity to success of 1st crusade? Examples power vacuum in Seljuk Turk dynasty:“year of deaths of commanders and caliphs”. 4 of 7 How important was spiritual motivation for participants? Examples motto helped them hold out for 6 hours before they won battle against Kerbogha 5 of 7 Why were castles used as defence in crusader states? strategically placed to contain attacks,Acted as centre of administration and military base 6 of 7 Why were military orders used as defence in crusader states? Hospitallers:Military order of fighting monks – medical function 7 of 7
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