The Crusades Quiz

What was the primary reason for the start of the Crusades?

• Economic expansion

• Defense against the Seljuk Turks

• Cultural exchange

• Political alliances

Who was the Byzantine emperor seeking help against the Seljuk Turks?

• Constantine XI Palaiologos

• Alexius I Comnenus

• Justinian I

• Theodosius I

What motivated Pope Urban II to respond to the request and initiate the Crusades?

• Economic gain

• Political power

• Leadership opportunity for a great cause

• Territorial expansion

Which European nationality was primarily involved in the First Crusade?

• English

• Italian

• French

• Spanish

According to Bernard of Clairvaux, what did he attribute as the cause for the Muslim attacks against Christianity?

• Economic rivalry

• Political disputes

• Christians' sins

• Cultural differences

When did Pope Innocent III initiate the Fourth Crusade?

• Immediately after Saladin's death

• Six years after Saladin's death in 1193

• During Saladin's lifetime

• Before Saladin's death

What was the main objective of the Fourth Crusade as it began its journey?

• To reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control

• To secure trade routes in the Mediterranean

• To establish new Christian kingdoms in Europe

• To resolve conflicts within the Byzantine Empire

What was the fate of the 'children's crusade' led by Nicholas of Cologne?

• They successfully reached the Holy Land.

• The pope welcomed and supported their journey.

• The pope instructed them to go home, and most attempted to do so.

• They joined forces with other crusaders and continued their journey through Italy.

In addition to Nicholas of Cologne's 'children's crusade,' where did another group of French children head in an attempt to reach the Holy Land?

• Rome

• Barcelona

• Marseille

• Venice

What agreement was made in Marseille to assist the French children in reaching the Holy Land?

• The local authorities provided them with provisions for the journey.

• The pope arranged for a special escort for their safety.

• Two ship owners agreed to take them to the Holy Land.

• The French children decided to continue their journey on foot.