The Crusades Quiz

What was the response of the Crusades to the threat posed by the Seljuks?

• Diplomacy

• Military missions

• Trade

• An alliance

Who called for a crusade to drive out the Muslims and reclaim Jerusalem?

• The Pope Urban

• European nobles

• French-speaking knights

• The Seljuks

What was the symbol of the Christian faith that many Crusaders wore?

• A white dove

• A red cross

• A golden crown

• A blue shield

Which Crusade was the first to take place, and in what years did it occur?

• The First Crusade, 1096–1099

• The Second Crusade, 1146–1148

• The Third Crusade, 1189–1192

• The Fourth Crusade, 1202–1204

What was the outcome of the Second Crusade?

• It was a decisive victory for the Crusaders.

• It ended in a stalemate.

• It ended in failure.

• It led to the establishment of new trade routes.

Who was the leader that recaptured most of Palestine and Jerusalem during the Third Crusade?

• King Richard I

• Saladin

• Salah al-Din

• None of the above

What was the outcome of the Third Crusade?

• The Crusaders recaptured Jerusalem

• The Crusaders lost and went home

• The Muslims agreed to let Christian pilgrims enter Jerusalem

• The Muslims sold Jerusalem to the Crusaders

What were the Crusaders promised for participating in the religious wars?

• Land and titles

• Economic benefits

• Rewards in the afterlife

• Political power

What was one of the economic changes in Europe as a result of the Crusades?

• Decrease in the use of money

• Increased use of barter system

• Increased use of money

• Abolishment of tax systems

How did the Crusades impact the power of monarchs in Europe?

• Monarchs lost power to the church

• Monarchs' power decreased due to increased feudalism

• Monarchs' power increased as nobles and knights left to fight

• Monarchs' power remained unchanged