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Islam: History, Society, and Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Crusades. In this world history lesson, students watch a video regarding the Crusades and compile a list of facts regarding the series of religious wars. Students compare the Muslim view of the wars to the Christian...
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United States Naval Academy: Timeline for the Crusades and Christian Holy War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...
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Saladin; Credit:

For Students 9th - 10th
A six-part series from NPR provides an easy-to-understand history of the relations between the Middle East and the Western world. Beginning with the Crusades, the series takes us through the rise of the Ottoman Empire, European...
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Templar History: King Richard I the Lionheart

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative chronology of Richard I's life, rule, and role in the Third Crusade.
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Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Richard the Lionheart Makes Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives a primary document describing the conclusion of the Third Crusade by means of peace between Saladin and Richard I.