1. The 5 th Crusade
By: Maria Diaz-awesome & Hannah Johnston-amazing

2. Why did it begin?
• Innocent III had been planning this crusade to
destroy the Ayyubid Empire and recapture
Jerusalem since 1208.

3. Who fought?
• France, Hungary, and Germany (Austria) all
fought. Dutch, Flemish, and Frisian soldiers
also fought. The leader were King Andrew of
Hungary, Duke Leopold VI of Austria, and John
of Brienne.

4. Where did it take place?
• The 5th crusade took place in Cairo, Egypt

5. What were the Effects?
• Discoveries – There were geographical and
technological discoveries.
• Information – The strategy was that there was
no point in attacking Jerusalem when Egypt
was so strong and it was easier to take Egypt
under Christian control.
• Economic – Europe’s wealth decreased
because they spent too much money on
supplies and financially assisted this crusade.

6. How did it end?
• As the crusaders began to march into
Cairo, the Nile River flooded ahead of them
which caused them from going farther.
Supplies began to dwindle and after a night
attack, the army surrendered.

7. Did another crusade
follow this?
• Yes. The 6th crusade followed this. Since they
surrendered the fifth crusade and didn’t get
Jerusalem back, they had to go back and this
time they won.