Crusades + other Middle Ages Information

What are the Crusades?

• Holy Wars started by monks and nuns

• A collection of poems

• Special prayer service given by priests

• Holy Wars to reclaim the Holy Land

Did the Crusades reach their goal?

• Yes

• No

Which is NOT an effect of the Crusades?

• exposed Europe to other lands and cultures

• Revival of trade routes & cultural exchange

• weakened the Byzantine Empire

• Jerusalem was now in the hands of Christians

Why would people join the Crusades?

• A. to gain wealth and land

• B. to please the king and his lords

• C. to defend Jesus and be cleansed of sin

• D. both A and C are correct

• E. all are correct

Which did NOT happen during the Crusades?

• Jews and Muslims were persecuted

• The Crusaders became wealthy members of the monarch.

• Heresy increased

• All are correct

What is heresy?

• A delicious chocolate bar

• A belief that is rejected by the official church teachings

• A belief that is supported by the official church teachings

• A belief that is neither supported or rejected by the official church teachings

A series of military campaigns to establish Christian control over the Holy Land.

• Feudalism

• Fief

• Crusades

• Mission

A long journey to a sacred place for religious devotion.

• Tour

• Mission

• Pilgrimage

• Heresy

How long did the Crusades last?

• Over 100 years

• Over 200 years

• Over 300 years

• Over 1500 years

Who called for the first crusade to free the Holy Land?

• Constantinople

• Pope Urban II

• Peter the Hermit

• Saladin