Crusades L1 - Why Was Jerusalem So Important?

This lesson includes:
An introduction that the students will be studying the Crusades. 
A chance to study the world in 1095 to give context for the whole module of the Crusades and give students a sense of place. The students stick a copy of the map in as a mind map, and over the following slides (you go through them or print them for the students as you like) they make notes. There is also an easier version with a gap fill on if you don't have as much time or want ot help a slower group.
A discussion of why Jerusalem was so important using maps on the board as hints.
There is an optional activity to watch a video and complete the timeline. This depends on how much time you want to dedicate to the topic of Jerusalem.
A final task to study some information and write why Jerusalem was important to the trhee major religions. This activity leads nicely into the Crusades course.
 
Attachments:
1 x Powerpoint Presentation
4 x Publisher Documents