The Crusades and the Reconquista

The Crusades

After watching each video, answer the questions that follow.

​Overview

​Think about the following as you watch the video.

• ​The split of the Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church

• ​Why was Jerusalem important to the three major religions of the time?

• ​What were The Crusades and why did they begin?

• ​Which groups of people participated in the Crusades?

Multiple Choice

The Crusades were...

• a fight within the Roman Catholic Church

• a series of wars to gain control of the Holy Land

• a battle between the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire

• none of these

Multiple Choice

Which city was considered to be the Holy Land?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Cairo

• Jerusalem

Multiple Select

Which religious groups claim Jerusalem as the Holy Land?

Select all correct answers

• Christians

• Jews

• Muslims

• Buddhists

Multiple Choice

Which event let to the First Crusade?

• The Battle of Manzikert

• the Seljuks attacked the Byzantines

• both of these

• neither of these

Multiple Choice

Who initiated the First Crusade?

• King Richard the Lionheart

• Pope Francis

• Pope Urban II

• King John

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the First Crusade was to convert Muslims to Christianity

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which groups of people fought in the Crusades?

Select all correct answers

• serfs and peasants

• knights

• nobles

• clergy members

Multiple Choice

What was the MAIN reason these people fought in the Crusades?

• religious salvation

• wealth

• honor

• power

​Impact

​Think about the following questions as you watch the video.

• ​What were the main goals of the Crusades?

• What were the end results of the Crusades?

• ​Why were so many lives lost?

• ​Do you consider the Crusades to besuccessful?

Multiple Choice

What was the approximate death toll in Western Europe as a result of the Crusades?

• almost zero

• over 1 million

• over 2 million

• over 10 million

Multiple Choice

In what modern day countries is the Iberian peninsula located?

• Egypt and the Sudan

• Iran and Iraq

• Rome and Sicily

• Spain and Portugal

Multiple Choice

What was the Reconquista?

• a failed attempt to recapture Constantinople

• an attempt by Spanish monarchs to rid the country of all non Christians

• the Church's effort to reunify after the Great Schism

• none of these

Multiple Select

Which groups of people gained power following the Crusades?

Select all correct answers

• Lords/Ladies

• The Roman Catholic Church

• Kings

• none of these

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true?

Select all correct answers

• trade increased as a result of the Crusades

• cities grew as a result of the Crusades

• technology spread as a result of the Crusades

• education became a priority as a result of the Crusades

Multiple Choice

The Crusades led to the end of the Middle ages, and a "rebirth" known as the Renaissance.

• True

• False

​Review

​Think about the following questions as you watch the video.

• ​Why did the Crusades occur?

• ​Which groups of people were involved?

• ​What was their purpose?

• ​Key Terms

  • ​Holy Land

  • ​Pilgrimage

  • ​Excommunicate

  • ​Shia/Sunni

​He talks very fast!!! You may pause, or hit the back button at any time.

Multiple Choice

What is a pilgrimage?

• a holy war

• a journey to a sacred place

• a naval voyage

• a revolt or rebellion

Multiple Choice

Who controlled the Holy Land at the time of the First Crusade?

• the Muslims

• the Christians

• the Jews

• no one controlled the Holy Land

Multiple Choice

According to the video, what was Pope Urban II's ultimate goal?

• colonization

• religious conversion

• wealth and power

• unite Europe under Christianity

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the First Crusade?

• The Christians gained control of Jerusalem

• The Muslims retained control of Jerusalem

• neither side was victorious

Multiple Choice

Who were the Shia and the Sunni?

• Rival Jewish tribes fighting over the Holy Land

• barbarian tribes from Northern Europe

• different sects of Muslims

• members of the Eastern Orthodox Church

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the Second Crusade?

• The Christians maintained control of Jerusalem

• The Muslims regained control of Jerusalem

• neither side was victorious

Multiple Choice

Who was Saladin?

• a leader of the Roman Church

• a Muslim general from Egypt

• a Roman Naval captain

• none of these

Multiple Select

Who was Richard the Lionheart?

Select all correct answers

• King of England, and leader of the Third Crusade

• a traitor to the Christian Crusades

• a well liked leader

• considered a somewhat foolish general

Multiple Choice

King Richard's biggest mistake was that he invaded Egypt before trying to regain control of Jerusalem.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Saladin and Richard had mutual respect for one another.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Salidan gained respect by allowing Christians to worship in the Holy Land without persecution.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Muslims retained control of the Holy Land after the Third Crusade.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Fourth Christian Crusade failed due to

• lack of leadership and motivation

• overspending

• inferior technology

• internal fighting

• all of these

Open Ended

Summarize the Crusades in 5-7 sentences.