The Holy Crusades Quiz

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

• To gain wealth through trade

• To spread Christianity

• To capture the Holy Land

• To establish new kingdoms

What did Pope Urban II promise to those who fought in the Crusades?

• Sainthood

• Land and riches

• Forgiveness of sins

• Political power

Who was Saladin?

• A Christian king

• A Muslim military leader

• A Byzantine emperor

• A European knight

Which three powerful European Kings fought in the 3rd Crusade?

• King Richard, King Philip, and Emperor Frederick

• King Louis, King Charles, and Emperor Otto

• King Edward, King Henry, and Emperor Maximilian

• King James, King Ferdinand, and Emperor Charles

Which King fought against Saladin?

• King Richard I of England

• King Philip II of France

• Emperor Frederick I of the Holy Roman Empire

• King Louis IX of France

What was one of the political effects of the Crusades?

• Increased power of the monarchy

• Decrease in trade with the East

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Decline in the importance of cities

What was an economic effect of the Crusades?

• Decreased interest in exploration

• Increased trade with the East

• Overpopulation in European cities

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

What was a social effect of the Crusades?

• The spread of Christianity throughout Europe

• The decline of feudalism

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The construction of great cathedrals

What was a religious effect of the Crusades?

• The unification of all Christian denominations

• The spread of Islam into Europe

• Increased hostility between different religious groups

• The establishment of religious freedom in the Middle East

Which city was a key destination during the Crusades?

• Venice

• Paris

• Rome

• Jerusalem