Thought of the Day

Yesterday, we talked about the Norman Conquest. Identify the changes William made when he took over England. Explain what the Domesday Book is and why it important? Write 5 complete sentences.

Developing Empires & The Crusades

France-Philip II Augustus ruled from 1180-1223 -Expanded income & power-Fought wars against the English-Louis IX made saint by the Catholic Church by trying bring justice to the people-Philip IV (Philip the Fair) created French Parliament by meeting with the estates (classes)1) Clergy2) Nobles3) Townspeople & Peasants

Holy Roman Empire-King Otto I known for protecting the Pope is crowned emperor of Romans-Tried to rule Germany & Italy-Lost armies in Italy-Later Fredrick I & Fredrick II get opposition from the Pope and Italians (both were defeated)-Because of battles in Italy, lords in Germany make own kingdoms and make Germany weak

Developing Empires-Western Slavs form Polish kingdom-Czechs, Slavs, & Hungarians are converted to Christianity-All are apart of the Roman Church-Slavic people settled in present-day Ukraine & Russia-Viking came to dominate-By 13th century, Mongols conquered Russia

The Byzantine Empire-Justinian was emperor of E. Roman Empire-Goal to spread empire (Italy, Spain, N. Africa, Asia Minor, Palestine, & Syria)-Used Roman Code of Law-E. Roman Empire had too much land to protect-Rise of Islam (lost Syria & Palestine to Islamic forces)-Spoke Greek; Christian faith-Established Eastern Orthodox Church-1054 Pope & Byzantine emperor ex-communicated themselves to form 2 branches of Christianity-Constantinople (largest city)

The Crusades-From 11th to 13th centuries, Christians fought to regain Holy Lands from Muslims-Byzantine emperor Alexius I asked for help from other Europeans against Turks (M)-Pope Urban asked Christians forces to join Holy War-Captured Antioch in 1098-Holy City (Jerusalem) endured massacre-1140 Muslims strike back & control Jerusalem-2nd Crusade by Louis VII (fail) -3rd Crusade by Richard I (lion) negotiated free access to Jerusalem-Broke down Feudalism System!

The Crusades

Directions: Using your map from yesterday, create a map key of the Crusades. Identify the Christians and the Muslim areas of your map. Make sure you use different colors for each. Also lightly color your map because we still want to identify the territories.