The Aim of Freeing Jerusalem (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Calvary
Calvary
Hill where Christ was crucified
Holy Sepulchre
Holy Sepulchre
Cave tomb where Christ was resurrected
Empress Helena pilgrimage date
Empress Helena pilgrimage date
Early 4th century
Muslim control of Jerusalem began
Muslim control of Jerusalem began
638
Seljuk Turks' impact 1090s
Seljuk Turks' impact 1090s
Made pilgrimage less secure, expensive, fewer safe stops
Council of Clermont year
Council of Clermont year
1095
Pollution theme meaning
Pollution theme meaning
Muslim presence polluted Jerusalem's sacred nature
Second Crusade trigger
Second Crusade trigger
Capture of Edessa 1144 by Zengi
Bernard of Clairvaux role
Bernard of Clairvaux role
Primary preacher for Second Crusade
Saladin 1187
Saladin 1187
Captured Jerusalem from Christians