The Crusades

What city was the source of the conflict which started the Crusades?

• Mesopotamia

• Syria

• Jerusalem

• Cyprus

Which religion was not involved in the conflict that started the Crusades?

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Why did Pope Urban II proclaim that a crusade would take place?

• To restore safe travel to Jerusalem for traveling Christians

• To restore the Roman Empire

• Secure a passage to the new world

• Open a trade route with China

Who were the crusaders that traveled 2,000 miles in heavy armor and carried weapons?

• Kings

• Europeans

• Gods

• Knights

What is the most common symbol representing the 1st Crusade?

• A shield with a lion standing on his hind legs

• A knight waving a sword over his head

• Large red cross with four smaller crosses

• A flag with a large falcon

The Crusaders won the first battle.

• True

• False

Kings led knights into battle during the second crusade.

• True

• False

Which of these was NOT a change in Europe after the Crusades?

• Peasants were able to climb higher in pyramid of feudalism.

• Established banking practices such as loans and interest payments.

• Spread Middle Eastern culture throughout Europe.

• Monarchs were established to protect kingship.

Why was the image of the Christian Crusader tarnished after the wars?

• The knights all returned to their homeland heroes.

• Knights took over their lords' land after their return.

• Crusaders took over all land throughout the Middle East.

• Crusaders pillaged, looted, and massacred entire villages.

The land of Jerusalem is still battled over today?

• True

• False