Crusades: Key Events and Figures

Who called on Christians to reclaim Jerusalem in 1095?

• King Richard the Lionheart

• Saladin

• Pope Urban II

• Pope Gregory VII

What was one of the religious promises made to those who fought in the Crusades?

• Wealth and land

• Forgiveness of sins

• A place in the royal court

• A title of nobility

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for the Crusades?

• Establishing a new empire in Africa

• Boosting trade with the East

• Increasing Church power

• Expanding noble influence

How many Crusades were conducted between 1096 and 1268?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What type of shields did the Crusaders use?

• Triangular shields

• Rectangular shields

• Ogival shields

• Round shields

What were the curved swords used by Muslim warriors called?

• Sabres

• Katanas

• Scimitars

• Rapiers

Who led the Muslim forces that captured Jerusalem in 1189?

• King John

• Pope Urban II

• Richard the Lionheart

• Saladin

Which English king led the Third Crusade?

• King Edward I

• King Richard the Lionheart

• King John

• King Henry II

What was one significant impact of the Crusades on Europe?

• The establishment of a new empire

• The acceleration of long-distance trade

• The decline of the Church's power

• The end of feudalism