The Crusades

The Crusades

Multiple Choice

What is another name for a "crusade?"

• Border Dispute

• Holy War

• Financial War

• Peaceful War

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal or purpose of the Crusades?

• Establish dominance in Europe.

• Establish dominance in Africa.

• Reclaim the holy land of Jerusalem.

• Destroy the holy land of Jerusalem.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a "social" reason for fighting in the Crusades?

• Knights were promised more land.

• Knights were all forced to fight.

• Knights were offered church positions.

• Knights could unite to fight against a common enemy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an "economic" reason for fighting in the Crusades?

• Opportunity to gain wealth

• Thrill of adventure in what you might find.

• Peasants could sell property.

• Access to loans to pay for the trip

Multiple Choice

Which option represents a "political" reason for fighting in the Crusades?

• Peasants voices could be heard

• Popes could gain more territory or control

• Knights could overthrow their kings

Multiple Choice

What did the Pope promise those who fought and died in the Crusades?

• Freedom

• Money

• Ticket into Heaven

• Land or a "fief"

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the first Crusade?

• The Crusaders recaptured the holy land from the Muslims.

• The Crusaders lost the battle and returned home.

• The Pope changed his mind and cancelled the Crusade.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summarizes the result of the 2nd Crusade?

• The Muslim forces, under the control of Saladin, regained control of the holy land.

• The Christian armies, under the leadership of the Pope, fought off the Muslim forces and kept control of Jerusalem.

Multiple Choice

The third Crusade, led by Europes 3 most powerful Kings, was a success.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following was not a result of the third Crusade?

• Jerusalem stayed under Muslim control

• The Pope excommunicated all Crusaders.

• Unarmed Christians could freely visit the Holy Land when they wanted.

Multiple Select

Check all of the following that represent effects of the Crusades.

• Lessened the power of the Pope due to the failure of the Crusades

• Trade expanded between the East and West

• European Crusaders had a great experience fighting.

• Expanded culture in Europe

• Began a legacy of bitterness and hatred between Christians and Muslims.

Open Ended

How would you describe the Crusades and their impact to someone who does not know anything about them?