Ch. 16 Test

The Crusades were mainly a conflict between

(a)  

• Muslims and Jews

• Christians and Muslims
• Catholics and Protestants

During the Crusades, Christians sought to free ​ (a)   from ​ Muslim rule.

• Rome
• Jewish
• the Holy Land
• Mesopotamia
• Shinto

The Crusades were fought over with area of land?

Which statement best summarizes why Christians wanted to seize the Holy Land?

• The Holy Land contained deposits of gold, silver, and other precious metals.

• It would enable Christians to control important ports in the eastern Mediterranean.

• They believed a region important to Christian history should belong to Christians

• They wanted to convert Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land to Christianity.

Answer explanation

The Holy Land was the area where Jesus lived, preached, and died.

Place the following events in order.

• The Holy Land is conquered by Arab Muslims.

• Seljuk Turk forces control the Holy Land.

• Byzantine Christian and Seljuk Turk forces clash with one another.

• The Roman Empire occupies the Holy Land.

• The Holy Land is absorbed by the Byzantine Empire.

Answer explanation

The Holy Land began as part of the Roman Empire during the times of Jesus.

When Rome split in half, the Byzantines took control.

Arab Muslims took control with the rise of Mohammed and Islam.

Byzantines and Arabs fought for the territory in the Crusades.

When the Crusades were over, Seljuk Turks were still in control of the Holy Land.

Place the items in the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Pope Urban II

,

(b) Richard I

,

(c) Saladin

• The man who called for the 1st Crusade because he wanted to ensure the safety of pilgrims.

• Christian leader of the Third Crusade

• Muslim leader of the Third Crusade.

Who were the first victims of violence during the first Crusade?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Jews

• Children

Answer explanation

Jews were attacked because they weren't Christians, and also due to the fact that Christians needed money for weapons, armor, horses, and food.

Which group or groups of people fought in the Crusades?

• Educated Elites

• Members of Religious Orders

• Highly Trained Soldiers

• Members from All Levels of Society

Place the people in the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Christians

,

(b) Muslims

• Winners of every other Crusade

• Pope Urban II

• Bernard de Clairvaux

• Richard I

• Winners of the first Crusade

• Saladin I

What effect did the Crusades have on Europe?

• increased isolation from the East

• strengthened Feudalism

• renewed trade and economic activity

• undermined the power of kings

Answer explanation

After the Crusades, Europeans knew they could unite and build a strong army, so they were no longer worried about invasions.

This led the people to be more interested in leaving behind the manors and trading with people from the Holy Land.