Western Civ. 8:9 The Great Crusades

What were the Crusades fought for?

• Control of holy sites

• Expansion of trade routes

• Spread of the Muslim faith

• Increase in wealth

Which region was the primary objective of the Crusades?

• Egypt

• Syria

• Israel

• Turkey

Which city was the main target for control in the Crusades?

• Cairo

• Jerusalem

• Antioch

• Edessa

Which Crusade is considered the most successful and impactful?

• First Crusade

• Second Crusade

• Third Crusade

• Fourth Crusade

Who led the Second Crusade?

• Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

• Louis VII of France

• Conrad III of Germany

• Nur al-Din

Which Muslim leader was defeating the Christian armies during the Third Crusade?

• Frederick Barbarossa

• Richard I the Lionheart

• Philip II Augustus

• Saladin

Which European leader drowned before his army could reach Syria during the Third Crusade?

• Frederick Barbarossa

• Richard I the Lionheart

• Philip II Augustus

• Saladin

How many primary crusades are considered to compose the Great Crusades?

• Four

• Six

• Nine

• Twelve

Who was successful in defeating Saladin at Arsuf?

• Philip II

• Richard I

• Alexius III

• Al-Malik al-Kamil

What was the purpose of the Fourth Crusade?

• To capture coastal towns

• To re-conquer Jerusalem

• To overthrow Alexius III

• To negotiate a truce