Popes, Kings and Crusades!

In the Late Middle Ages, there was a struggle in power in Europe between: (choose all that apply):

• Popes

• Lords

• Monks

• Kings

EXCOMMUNICATION happens when:

• The pope stops giving your kingdom money unless you fight holy wars for him.

• The pope "kicks you out" of the church, taking away your chance to go to heaven.

• The pope sends priests and monks to assist a kingdom in feeding and aiding the poor.

• The pope makes the call across all of the church for a Crusade, or holy war.

What happens in an ALLIANCE?:

• Countries work together for protection.

• People decide to go on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

• Kings decide to take their armies to the Holy Land for the Crusades.

• Countries split up based on their religious beliefs.

When the Christian church split in two, the western portion of Europe under the pope became known as:

• The Eastern Orthodox Church

• The Holy Byzantine Church

• The Roman Catholic Church

• The Holy Roman Empire

When the Christian church split in two, the eastern portion of Europe became known as:

• The Eastern Orthodox Church

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Holy Byzantine Church

• The Roman Catholic Church

What were some main reasons of the Crusades? (choose all that apply):

• People thought that it was a sure way to get to heaven if they fought and died.

• Lords and knights wanted to gain money and land.

• People wanted to convert Muslims to Christianity.

• The pope was simply looking to make more money for the church by starting the Crusades.

• Muslims conquered the Holy Land.

What were several reasons why the Crusades failed? (choose all that apply):

• European Christians were not used to fighting in the desert.

• They were thousands of miles from home and could not expect help quickly.

• Bad leadership and planning from Lords and Kings.

• Christians were weaker fighters than the Muslims were.

• They were massively outnumbered by the Muslims.

Which Crusades were successful? (choose all that apply):

• 1st Crusade

• 2nd Crusade

• 3rd Crusade

• 4th Crusade

• Children's Crusade

The fierce and brilliant king of England who fought in the 3rd Crusade was called:

• King Richard

• King Harold

• Saladin

• Bohemond

The Muslim sultan who fought against the Christians in the 3rd Crusade was called:

• Mubahrak

• Saladin

• Mohammed

• Ibn Battuta