Crusades

Front

Who fought each other in the crusades?

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The Europeans and the Arabs

Front

The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

Back

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

Front

The First Crusade got started when the Seljuk Turks did what?

Back

Prevented Christians from entering Jerusalem

Front

Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?

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They thought it would help them practice their fighting skills, get rich, and get into heaven.

Front

What was the result of the First Crusade?

Back

The crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem.

Front

What was the symbol of the Crusaders?

Back

A red cross

Front

True or False: The majority of the Crusades were very successful in capturing the Holy Land.

Back

False

Front

What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?

Back

Pope Urban II

Front

The crusaders were from which place?

Back

Europe

Front

Which city did they fight over?

Back

Jerusalem