The Crusades

Multiple Choice

What were the Crusades?

• A tournament in Europe fought be the best knights.

• A series of wars between the Christians and the Muslims.

• The Muslim attempt to take over all of Europe.

• The name of the battle between William, Duke of Normandy and Harold, King of England.

Multiple Choice

Jerusalem is the holy city for all but one of the religions listed. For which religion is it NOT a holy land?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam (Muslims)

• Judaism (Jews)

Draw

Draw a line between the religious group and the reason why Jerusalem is a Holy City for that religious group.

Multiple Choice

Using the map in the last slide, which city did all Crusaders go through before entering the Middle East on their way to the Holy Land?

• Constantinople

• Genoa

• Rome

• Venice

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was NOT a cause for the Crusades?

• Christian pilgrims were attacked on their way to the Holy Land.

• Muslims stopped Christians from visiting the Holy Land.

• The Byzantine Empire feared an attack on Constantinople.

• The Muslims captured and took control of Rome.

Multiple Choice

How did Pope Urban II persuade people to go on a Crusade?

• All people who survive a Crusade would receive 100 pieces of gold.

• All sins would be forgiven and a person could go straight to heaven.

• All families of Crusaders receive a small piece of land (fief).

• No taxes needed to be paid while on a Crusade!

Multiple Choice

Why would a knight want to join a Crusade?

• He could finally use his fighting skills!

• He could go on an adventure!

• He could get possible wealth!

• All of the answers are correct!

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are TRUE about the Crusades? Choose TWO answers!!!!!!

• There were 7 Crusades in total.

• The word Crusade comes from the French word "crux" or "cross."

• Because the Crusades were considered holy wars, the Pope was in charge of the armies.

• A common motto of a Crusader was, "Deus Vult!" ("God Wills It!")

Multiple Choice

Which Crusade was the most successful?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Multiple Choice

Which Crusade was known as the Crusade of Kings and ended with Saladin's Truce?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Multiple Choice

Why was the Fourth Crusade considered a disgrace?

• The Crusaders lost control of key cities along the route to Jerusalem.

• The Crusaders were cowards and refused to fight.

• The Crusaders attacked and destroyed the Christian city of Constantinople.

• The Crusaders surrendered to the Muslims.

Multiple Choice

Which religious group was made the scapegoat for all bad things happening in Europe?

• Christians

• Hindus

• Jews

• Muslims

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was NOT an effect of the Crusades on Europe?

• The Crusades opened European eyes to the rest of the world.

• The Crusades encouraged trade with the east...specifically spices and silk.

• The Crusades encouraged exploration.

• The Crusades brought religious peace to Europe when the Muslims, Jews, and Christians signed a peace treaty.