Joining the First Crusade: who went and why (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Pope Urban II's offer to crusaders
Pope Urban II's offer to crusaders
Indulgences for armed pilgrimage to save Holy Land
What papal indulgence promised
What papal indulgence promised
Salvation of souls
Militant Christians' view of Crusade
Militant Christians' view of Crusade
Religious duty and right to fight for the Cross
Militant crusaders: war for ___
Militant crusaders: war for ___
Penance (not penance for war)
Why nobles joined Crusade
Why nobles joined Crusade
Increase land holdings and wealth
Law affecting younger nobles joining
Law affecting younger nobles joining
Law of Primogeniture (firstborn succession right)
Holy Sepulchre's significance
Holy Sepulchre's significance
Effective path to salvation for Christians
Who conquered Holy Land sacred spots
Who conquered Holy Land sacred spots
Seljuk Turks
Who led People's Crusade 1095-96
Who led People's Crusade 1095-96
Peter the Hermit
Why called 'Peasants Crusade'
Why called 'Peasants Crusade'
Lacked organisation/training; mostly unarmed