The Crusades: Motives and Perspectives
Examining why knights and peasants traveled to the Holy Land and the differing viewpoints of Christians and Muslims.
Key Questions
- 1What motivated people to "take the cross" and go on Crusade?
- 2How did the Crusades lead to an exchange of ideas and technology?
- 3How do modern interpretations of the Crusades differ from medieval ones?
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