The Crusades

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Across
  1. 2. Head of the Catholic Church who authorized Crusades
  2. 6. Large group of soldiers
  3. 8. Many rulers who led Crusades
  4. 9. Religion of many people living in the Holy Land
  5. 10. Armored warrior who often joined Crusades
  6. 11. Region where the Crusades were fought
  7. 13. Sacred object often associated with pilgrimage
  8. 14. Holy city that was the primary goal of the Crusades
  9. 17. Religious military expedition to the Holy Land
  10. 18. Military tactic used to capture cities
Down
  1. 1. City sacked during the Fourth Crusade
  2. 3. Christian warrior who fought in the Crusades
  3. 4. Eastern Christian empire that requested help from the West
  4. 5. Religious motivation for many Crusaders
  5. 7. Religious journey often protected by early Crusaders
  6. 12. First name of the pope who called for the First Crusade
  7. 15. Temporary peace agreement
  8. 16. Symbol worn by Crusaders on their clothing