The document appears to be notes from a history class discussing the Crusades and Saladin. It includes questions about reasons for war, influential countries, and brief biographies of Saladin highlighting his warning against bloodshed. There are also discussion prompts comparing the influence and impacts of the Crusades on Europe and the Middle East.

1. Bellringer
1. What do you consider to be a good reason to go to war?
2. According to this graph, which country is most influential
in world affairs? Support your answer

3. Saladin 1137-1193
born in Iraq
• Muslim warrior who retook
Jerusalem from the European
Christians
• “I warn you against shedding
blood, indulging in it and
making a habit of it, for blood
never sleeps.” ― Saladin
• Audience? Meaning?
Influence?

5. Crusades pages 306-308
In your group:
More influential to European culture
1st vs. 4th Crusades
2nd vs. 3rd Crusades
Jews or Children
Crusades were a positive influence on Europe
Crusades were a negative influence on Europe
Crusades were a positive influence on the Middle East
Crusades were a negative influence on Middle East
Take notes and evaluate with two sentences each