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The Crusades What were they?

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The Crusades. What were they?. Why was Jerusalem important?. To Christians? Where JC was crucified and rose again Pilgrimages – Church of Holy Sepulchre ‘Holy Land’ To Muslims? Site where prophet Muhammad was taken to Heaven For Jews? Site of holy temple built by King David - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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What were they?

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Why was Jerusalem important?

• To Christians? - Where JC was crucified and rose again- Pilgrimages – Church of Holy Sepulchre- ‘Holy Land’• To Muslims?- Site where prophet Muhammad was taken to Heaven• For Jews?- Site of holy temple built by King David- Centre of Jewish worship