1A.4 The Third Crusade

• What city was the primary target of the Third Crusade?

  Jerusalem
• Richard the Lionheart aimed to recapture Jerusalem and restore Christian control.
• Frederick I Barbarossa aimed to uphold the honor of the Holy Roman Empire
• Match the Third Crusade leader with their primary objective:

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Recapture Jerusalem

  Philip II of France ↔️ Expand French influence

  Frederick I Barbarossa ↔️ Uphold imperial honor
• Why was the conquest of Jerusalem by Saladin in 1187 significant for the Third Crusade?

  Religious motivation
• Strong religious fervor, with many believing they were fighting for God's cause
• Leaders like Richard the Lionheart sought to expand their political influence in the Holy Land.
• What was the primary religious motivation behind the Third Crusade?

  Reclaim Jerusalem
• Richard the Lionheart won key battles like Arsuf
• Arrange the major events of the Third Crusade in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Siege of Acre

  2️⃣ Battle of Arsuf

  3️⃣ Negotiations between Richard and Saladin
• What was the outcome of the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade?

  Crusaders retook Acre
• The negotiations between Richard and Saladin resulted in a truce allowing Christians access to Jerusalem
• What year did Saladin conquer Jerusalem, prompting the Third Crusade?

  1187
• Match the Third Crusade leader with their primary objective:

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Recapture Jerusalem

  Philip II of France ↔️ Expand French influence

  Frederick I Barbarossa ↔️ Uphold imperial honor
• The conquest of Jerusalem by Saladin in 1187 was a significant religious blow to Christendom.
• Religious fervor was a key motivation behind the Third Crusade.
• Which two leaders sought to expand their political influence in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade?

  Richard and Philip II
• Control over trade routes and access to resources in the Middle East were significant economic motivations for the Third Crusade.
• Match the leader with their primary motivation during the Third Crusade:

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Recapture Jerusalem

  Philip II of France ↔️ Expand French influence

  Frederick I Barbarossa ↔️ Uphold Holy Roman Empire's honor

  Saladin ↔️ Defend Jerusalem
• Philip II of France returned to France after contributing to the siege of Acre.
• Frederick I Barbarossa died en route to the Holy Land, which weakened the Holy Roman Empire's effort in the Third Crusade.
• What was Saladin's primary achievement during the Third Crusade?

  Retained Jerusalem
• Saladin negotiated with Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
• The key figures involved in the Third Crusade included Richard the Lionheart, Philip II of France, Frederick I Barbarossa, and Saladin
• Richard the Lionheart won the Battle of Arsuf against Saladin's forces.
• Match the leader with their key action during the Third Crusade:

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Negotiated with Saladin

  Philip II of France ↔️ Led French forces in Acre

  Frederick I Barbarossa ↔️ Led Holy Roman troops

  Saladin ↔️ Defended Jerusalem
• Saladin defended Jerusalem and later negotiated with Richard the Lionheart to retain control of the city, enhancing his reputation as a just leader
• Frederick I Barbarossa died while leading his troops through Anatolia.
• Major events of the Third Crusade in chronological order

  1️⃣ Siege of Acre

  2️⃣ Battle of Arsuf

  3️⃣ Negotiations between Richard and Saladin
• The religious motivation of the Third Crusade was primarily to reclaim Jerusalem
• The Crusaders successfully recaptured Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.

  False
• The Third Crusade disrupted trade routes in the Middle East, impacting the local economy
• The Third Crusade intensified hostility between Christians and Muslims in the Middle East.
• Saladin's success in defending Jerusalem strengthened his leadership and enhanced his reputation