History Notes on Crusades
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The CrusadesThe Crusades were wars between Christians and
Muslims. There were five crusades over three hundred
years.At the end was the children crusades.Most of the
children never made it back .The first crusade was from
1096-1066 AD the last on was at 1212 AD.
Jews - Jerusalem was founded by the Jewish king,
David, more than 3000 years ago. It was the capital of
the ancient Kingdom of Israel. The ruins of the old
Jewish Temple were located there.
Christians - Jerusalem was the place where Jesus was
tried by the Romans and executed. They believe he rose
from the dead and ascended into heaven from Jerusalem.
The holiest church for Christians is the Holy Sepulchre in
Jerusalem.
Muslims - Muslims believe that Muhammad was taken
by God (Allah) to Jerusalem from where he made a
Night Journey to heaven. The Dome of the Rock is a
builder which marks the place where this journey was said
to have taken place.
Jerusalem is important for Christians because
Jesus was born in Jerusalem.