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In this world history worksheet, middle schoolers investigate what the Crusades were through a variety of readings, activities, and visual elements.
Three questions in need of well-written answers await your budding historians. They put their reading comprehension to the test when they describe how the Crusades impacted Italian city-states, why kings like Richard the Lion-Hearted participated in the Crusades, and what role Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Venice played.
How did The Crusades contribute to the European Renaissance, what were Roman Catholic views on the Crusades, and who was Saladin? These are the questions awaiting answers on this expository writing worksheet.
If your kids have a grasp on the basics of the Crusades they'll have no problem answering each of these short answer questions. They'll describe Eastern Orthodox Christian views of the Crusades, the role of Pope Urban II, and the impact of the Mongols. Use as a writing prompt or to check reading comprehension.
Here is a truly interactive presentation that focuses on building and understanding of the effects and failures related to the Crusades. Learners will fill in the blank, make a Venn Diagram, and answer a series of critical-thinking questions in order to prepare for the regents exam.
In this Middle Ages worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Crusades and then respond to 6 short answer questions about the selection.
Use these worksheets to kick off a great lesson on The Crusades. Eighth graders will analyze a map and four short passages to answer six reading comprehension questions.
Seventh and eighth graders will be able to better understand the causes of the Crusades with this well-scaffolded PowerPoint presentation. Slides include highlighted vocabulary, comprehension questions, and vivid images, making this an easy-to-follow resource. Reference to textual documents is made, so this is probably best used alongside a printed text.
Students investigate the series of religious wars known as the Crusades. In this Crusades activity, students research Christian and Muslim beliefs and create posters that compare the two. Students discuss the causes of the wars as well as the outcomes.
In this geography activity, students read an excerpt about the Crusaders compromised of two of children. They use the map given to determine how far apart each army marched before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, students explain if the event seemed likely to them or not with evidence to support.