The Crusades Quiz

Why was Jerusalem important to Christians during the Middle Ages?

• It was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.

• It was the site of the original temple to God built by King Solomon.

• It is where they believe Muhammad ascended to heaven.

• It is where they believe Christ was crucified and rose again.

Who did the European armies primarily battle in the First Crusade?

• The Franks

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Teutonic Knights

• The Seljuk Turks

What was the battle cry of the Crusaders?

• For the Holy Land!

• Deus vult!

• In the name of the Pope!

• For Christendom!

Who recaptured Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187?

• Emperor Barbarossa

• King Richard the Lionheart

• Saladin

• Pope Innocent III

What was the outcome of the Children's Crusade?

• The children were sold into slavery and many were never seen again.

• The children conquered Constantinople.

• The children were knighted upon their return.

• The children successfully reached the Holy Land.

Which Crusade was the most successful in terms of gaining control of Jerusalem?

• The Fourth Crusade

• The Third Crusade

• The Second Crusade

• The First Crusade

What was the symbol of the Crusaders?

• A blue star

• A green crescent

• A red cross

• A white dove

Who called for help from the Pope to defend his empire from the Turks?

• Emperor Barbarossa

• Byzantine Emperor Alexius I

• King Richard the Lionheart

• Saladin

Which Crusade ended with the Crusaders conquering and plundering Constantinople?

• The First Crusade

• The Fourth Crusade

• The Second Crusade

• The Third Crusade

What was the primary reason some soldiers joined the Crusades?

• To become kings

• To get rich and try out their fighting skills

• To learn new languages

• To explore new lands