Quiz on Jerusalem and the Crusades

Jerusalem is in the land of ________

• Jordan
• Egypt
• Levant

• Palestine

Which three major religious groups all claim Jerusalem as their holy city?

• Christians, Hindus, Muslims

• Christians, Muslims, Jews

• Jews, Buddhists, Muslims

• Christians, Buddhists, Jews

For Christians, why is Jerusalem important?

• It was where Jesus preached and was crucified

• It was where Muhammad ascended to heaven

• It was the location of Solomon's temple

• It was the birthplace of Jesus

Why do Muslims consider Jerusalem a holy city?

• It was where Muhammad ascended to heaven

• It was the birthplace of Muhammad

• It was where Solomon built his temple

• It was where the Quran was revealed

For Jews, why is Jerusalem significant?

• It was the site of Muhammad’s ascension

• It was where Jesus preached

• It was the site of the ancient temple built by Solomon

• It was where the Ten Commandments were given

Who defeated the Byzantines and seized control of their land in 1071?

• Christian Crusaders

• Muslim Turks

• Jews

• Romans

Who asked the Pope for military aid to save the Christian empire from Muslim forces?

• Muslim Turks

• Byzantine emperor

• Charlemagne

• French kings

What did Pope Urban II call on Christians to do in 1095?

• To establish a new empire

• To convert Muslims

• To retake Jerusalem from Muslim Turks

• To fight against Jews

What was the term for the series of wars between Christians and Muslims to control holy sites?

• Crusades

• Revolutions

• Conquests

• Religious Reformation

How many states did the Crusaders establish in the conquered regions?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five