The Children's Crusade

What did Pope Urban II order in 1095?

• The Second Crusade

• The Third Crusade

• The Children's Crusade

• The First Crusade

Who was the leader of the Children's Crusade in France?

• King Philip

• Stephen of Cloyes

• Nicholas of Cologne

• Pope Urban II

What was the main goal of the Children's Crusade?

• To seek permission from the King of France

• To convert Muslims with persuasion and divine intervention

• To reclaim the Holy Land for Catholics

• To remove Muslims from Jerusalem

How were the participants of the Children's Crusade different from other Crusades?

• They didn't have the approval of the Church and were unarmed

• They were adults

• They had the approval of the Church

• They were armed with weapons

Who led another group of aspiring crusaders in Germany?

• Nicholas of Cologne

• Stephen of Cloyes

• King Philip

• Pope Urban II

What happened to the crusaders when they arrived in Genoa, Italy?

• They drowned at sea

• They faced language barriers and annoyed townspeople

• They were welcomed by the townspeople

• They were sold into slavery

Who did the local clergy see as a threat? (choose 2)

• Stephen of Cloyes

• King Philip

• Nicholas of Cologne

• Pope Urban II

What did Pope Innocent III tell the crusaders when they appeared before him?

• He told them to go home

• He sent them to Constantinople

• He offered them weapons

• He sanctioned their quest

According to Peter Raedts, who were the participants of the Children's Crusade?

• Religious leaders

• Nobles and knights

• Powerless peasants

• Actual children

What does the ill-fated journey of the Children's Crusade show?

• The importance of weapons

• The support of the Church

• The power of persuasive voices

• The success of the crusade