Crusades Review Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Crusades

• Muslims (Turks) conquered Jerusalem

• Muslims (Turks) began invading the Byzantine Empire

• Christians were being persecuted by Muslims in Europe

• The Byzantine Emperor asked the Pope for Help

Read the text: "Whose duty is it to avenge this and recover that land, if not yours? For to you more than to other nations the Lord has given the military spirit, courage, agile bodies, and the bravery to strike down those who resist you.”

Who would have MOST LIKELY have said the quote above?

• Saladin

• Richard I

• Pope Urban II

• Ferdinand and Isabella

Which of the following is TRUE of the Goal of the Crusades?

• Christians wanted to take back the Holy Land

• Christians wanted to stop the Muslims from invading Spain

• Christians wanted to conquer the Byzantine Empire

• Christians wanted to eliminate all foreign religions

Which of the following describes the FIRST Crusade?

• Christians lost due to poor planning

• Christians were successful at taking back the Holy Land

• Christians came to a truce with Saladin

• Christians were led to victory by Richard I.

Richard the Lionheart was part of the ________ Crusade

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following BEST describes the "Holy Land?"

• Egypt, in North Africa

• Constantinople, in Asia Minor

• Rome, in Italy

• Jerusalem, in the Middle East

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Crusades?

• Feudalism began to decline

• Trade between Europe and the Middle East increased

• The Inquisition was created

• New ideas and learning came to Europe

Which of the following was a political effect of the Crusades?

• Kings and the Pope lost power.

• Muslim armies lost lands in Asia Minor

• The Byzantine Empire weakened

• European nobles gained power as feudalism strengthened

How was antisemitism shown during the Crusades?

• Christians attacked Muslims

• Muslims made Christians pay special taxes

• Christians attacked Jews in Germany

• Jews defended themselves against Muslims

Which map shows the Holy Land?

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