Crusades Review for TEST

What area of the world today is what people of the Middle Ages considered to be the "Holy Land"?

• Africa

• Middle East

• Europe

Who did the Christian Europeans fight during the Crusades?

• Byzantine Empire

• Arabian Pirates

• Seljuk Turks

• Vikings from Normandy

Before calling for the First Crusade, how had the Pope attempted to create peace in Europe?

• Qur'an

• Sent tribute to neighboring kingdoms

• Peace of God

• Held a mass council calling for peace

Why did the Pope call for the First Crusade?

• Promote Peace in Europe

• Remove the Orthodox Prime Minister

• "Rescue" the Holy Land

• Gain wealth from pillaging Jerusalem

"Earthly rewards, Spiritual rewards, and Reputation" may be one some reasons this group took notice of the Crusades...

• Nobles

• People of Jewish Faith

• Knights

• Muslims

What convinced many knights to embark on the Crusades?

• Trying to expand Feudalism into the Holy Land

• They were promised new armor by their Lords

• Sense of purpose; Chivalry

• Commitment to their families to find a new homestead

Where did Pope Urban II give his speech calling for the First crusade?

• Damascus

• Constantinople, Byzantine Empire

• Clermont, France

• Jerusalem

Why would it be a good idea to leave for a Crusade in the Fall rather than the Spring?

• Harvest time was in the Fall

• Catch the Muslim army by surprise

• The Muslim army was out fighting in the Fall

• The Pope called for the Crusade and they left immediately

"It is the will of God!" served what purpose?

• Anti-Christian Phrase

• Battle Cry

• Sung by people of Jewish faith

• Cry sung by the poor

What word best describes the Holy War launched by the Muslim army after the First Crusade?

• Piety

• Pilgrimmage

• Seige

• Jihad