Historical Context of the Crusades Quiz

Where was the heart of Christianity and the Catholic Church located during the 1000s?

• Madrid, Spain

• Jerusalem, Israel

• Constantinople, Byzantine Empire

• Rome, Italy

Which civilization was experiencing a Golden Age while Western Europe was under the Feudal System?

• The Vikings

• The Mongol Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Arab Muslims

What significant action did the Turks take in the early eleventh century?

• They converted to Christianity

• They opened trade routes with Europe

• They formed an alliance with the Byzantine Empire

• They closed Jerusalem to Jews and Christians

What was the response of Pope Urban II to the Byzantine emperor's plea in 1095 as a result of an invasion by the Turks?

• He ignored the request

• He called for a crusade

• He negotiated peace with the Turks

• He sent financial aid only

What symbol became associated with the crusaders?

• A golden crown on their helmets

• A white dove on their shields

• A blue crescent on their flags

• A red cross sewn on their tunics

Which groups of people traveled to the Holy Land during the Crusades?

• Knights, peasant men, women, and families

• Only knights and noblemen

• Scholars and monks only

• Merchants and traders only

What was the some motivations for Europeans to join the Crusades?

• Financial gain

• To gain land

• Religious fervor and the promise of sins forgiven

• To seek adventure and new lands

What religions consider the area around Jerusalem the "holy land"

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• All of the above

Which of the following best defines monotheism?

• A) The belief in multiple gods or deities.

• B) The belief in the existence of only one god

• The practice of worshiping nature and natural forces.

• The rejection of any belief in a higher power.