History for the Classical Child

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From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR

Friday, February 17, 2012

History Card/ Key Dates/ Lesson 58

Write history card ~  The Early Crusades      57
                                           1096

Pope Urban II responded to the Byzantine Emperor's plea for help against the Muslims from Turkistan.  They had moved into Palestine, torturing and killing Christians and Jews, and were warring non-stop against Constantinople.  The Pope agreed to help.  15,000 crusaders responded to the Pope's urging, but without leadership and planning, they starved on the way or were slaughtered by Turks.  Three years later, nobles and knights organized a more proper "First Crusade" and reclaimed Palestine.

Review cards 55 - 57.

Study these dates and events for memorization:

33AD                 Pentecost
313                    Edict of Milan
476                    Fall of Western Roman Empire
622                    Birth of Islam
732                    Battle of Tours
793                    Invasion of the Vikings
1003                  Leif Ericsson Discovers North America
1066                  Battle of Hastings
1096                  Early Crusades

Read Lesson 58.

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