The Crusades Review

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Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire? Options: Seljuks, Mughals, Mongols, Ottomans

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Ottomans

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Who was Salah al-Din?

Back

A sultan who formed the largest Muslim empire since the Seljuks, a great Muslim leader during the Crusades, and a Muslim ruler who unified Muslim groups.

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Why was Jerusalem holy to Christians?

Back

Jesus died and rose there.

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What was the overall purpose of the Christians in the Crusades?

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to gain control of Palestine

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Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews? Options: Many of them tried to escape to Palestine, They were persecuted throughout Europe., They joined Christians to fight the Muslims., Their numbers grew as Christians converted

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They were persecuted throughout Europe.

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City taken by the Christians during 1st Crusade and recaptured by Muslims during 3rd Crusade? Options: Acre, Edessa, Damascus, Jerusalem

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Jerusalem

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Who led the Third Crusade?

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Richard I of England (The Lion heart)

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What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?

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The Byzantine emperor asked for help.

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Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?

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Muhammad rose to heaven there.

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At the end of the Crusades, who had control over the Holy Land?

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Muslims