The Third Crusade

Question 1

(CAKE!), 4 CONDITIONS

When was the Treaty of 1192 called? What did it entail?

Answer 1

The Treaty of JAFFA
1. Saladin was to retain control of Jerusalem
2. The crusaders were allowed to keep their conquests of Acre and Jaffa and the coastal strip between the two towns
3. Muslims and Christians were granted free passage through each others’ lands
4. Christian pilgrims were allowed access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Question 2

Why did so many people join the third crusade? Give 4 brief reasons

Answer 2

• rewards
• revenge
• respect
• religion

Question 3

Explain the incentive of rewards for the third crusade

Answer 3

Many financial
Spoils of victory
Avoid crusading tax (Saladin Tithe)
Escape repaying debts
Protect family

Have adventure

Question 4

What are spoils of victory

Answer 4

rewards Crusaders gained after winning—like land, money, valuable items, or power—often taken from defeated enemies.

Question 5

Explain the incentive of revenge for the third crusade

Answer 5

Many shocked at loss of Jerusalem and the defeat of the xian army
Propaganda increased anger
Rumours
Paintings carried by priests
Atrocious Muslim acts eg pulling down crosses and trampling tombs

Question 6

Explain the incentive of respect for the third crusade

Answer 6

Make a name for themselves
Bring honour to family
Earn respect and financial rewards if successful

Question 7

Explain the incentive of religion for the third crusade

Answer 7

Religious act
Full indulgence (promised by pope urban III, gods representative on earth)

Question 8

Meaning of full indulgence

Answer 8

Skip purgatory
Immediate place in heaven
Complete forgiveness of sins