Why did the Pope send the Crusades?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Why did the Pope send the Crusades?
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Middle Ages c.410-1450: Christendom and the Crusades
Resource type
Worksheet
Role play/debate/discussion
This worksheet is a fun way to introduce this topic: a fictionalised exchange of messages between Alexios I and Pope Urban II introduces students to the background to the Crusades. Three follow up tasks are given for students to respond to the dialogue.

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