Crusades

How was Jerusalem valuable to Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

• They all loved the city
• It was their capital city
• It was their Holy City
• Jesus died there

The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
• Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
• Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

The first Crusade got started when the Seljuk Turks did what?

• Prevented Christians from entering Jerusalem
• Attacked the Catholic city of Rome
• burnt down the city of Jerusalem
• Capture the city of Constantinople

What was the symbol of the Crusaders?

• A blue sword
• A yellow lion
• A red cross
• A black snake

What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?

• The Bishop of Constantinople
• Stephen Harding
• The Pope
• Saint Benedict

Why did so many men volunteer for the Crusades? 

• they were paid generously
• the Church granted forgiveness for anyone who goes on the Crusades 
• Because they wanted to
• because they loved Jerusalem 

The goal of the Crusades was to reclaim

• Jerusalem and Constantinople
• Palestine
• Syria
• Persia

Who was the Pope that called for the Crusades?

• Pope Urban II
• Pope Leo X
• Pope Urban I
• Pope Leo V

Who was the King of England that participated in the 3rd Crusade?

• Frederick I
• Phillip II
• Louis XVI
• Richard the Lion-Hearted

The Crusades were fought over the control of what "holy" city?

• Mecca
• Constantinople
• Jerusalem