The Crusades Worksheet Packet (54 Assignments)

This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.

Assignments:
Overviews:
Christian Perspective
Muslim Perspective

First Crusade (1096-1099)
Godfrey of Bouillon
Raymond IV of Toulouse
Bohemond of Taranto
Hugh of Vermandois
Siege of Nicaea (1097)
Battle of Dorylaeum (1097)
Siege of Antioch (1097-1098)
Siege of Jerusalem (1099)

Second Crusade (1147-1149)
King Louis VII of France
Emperor Conrad III of Germany
King Baldwin III of Jerusalem
Siege of Damascus (1148)

Third Crusade (1189-1192)
King Richard I
King Philip II of France
Emperor Frederick I of Germany
Saladin
Siege of Acre (1189-1191)
Battle of Arsuf (1191)
Battle of Jaffa (1192)

Fourth Crusade (1202-1204)
Enrico Dandolo
Boniface I of Montferrat
Baldwin IX of Flanders
Siege of Zara (1202)
Siege of Constantinople (1204)

Childrens Crusade (1212)

Fifth Crusade (1217-1221)
King Andrew II of Hungary
Leopold VI of Austria
John of Brienne (King of Jerusalem)
Pelagius of Albano (papal legate)
Siege of Damietta (1218-1219)
Battle of Mansurah (1221)

Sixth Crusade (1228-1229)
Emperor Frederick II
Negotiations for the Treaty of Jaffa 1229

Seventh Crusade (1248-1254)
King Louis IX of France
Siege of Damietta (1249)
Battle of Al Mansurah (1250)
Battle of Fariskur (1250)

Eighth Crusade (1270)
Death of King Louis IX of France
Siege of Tunis (1270)

Ninth Crusade (1271-1272)
King Edward I
Various skirmishes in the Holy Land
Legacy of the Crusades