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Causes of the Crusades: Source Analysis

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students analyze primary sources to understand the causes of the Crusades. It encourages critical thinking about the content, origin, and reliability of historical sources.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Crusades
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Causes
#Explain the main causes of the Crusades using primary sources
#Compare different perspectives on the causes of the Crusades
#Analyse the usefulness and reliability of sources

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Causes of the Crusades: Source Analysis

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Source Analysis: Causes of the Crusades

Source A: Papal Speech Calling for the Crusades

"Brothers and sisters, the Holy Land is under threat from the infidels. It is our duty to defend Christendom and reclaim what is rightfully ours. The time has come for us to take up the cross and march to Jerusalem to restore peace and justice in the Holy Land. Let all who are able join this sacred mission for the glory of God and the salvation of our souls." Provenance: Pope Urban II, 1095, speech at the Council of Clermont

1.
What is the main message of Source A? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Describe the purpose of Pope Urban II's speech in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Explain how the source's provenance affects its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Compare the content of Source A with what you know about other causes of the Crusades. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline the main reasons that led to the launch of the Crusades based on this source and your own knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse the usefulness of Source A for understanding the causes of the Crusades. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Compare Source A with a different perspective, such as a secular or economic view of the Crusades. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Summarize how sources like Source A help us understand why the Crusades happened. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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