The Crusades Quiz

Why did people join the Crusades? Select all that apply.

• They wanted their sins forgiven

• They wanted to get into heaven

• They wanted to retake the Holy Land

• They wanted to claim treasure

What happened to Jewish communities during the Crusades?

• Communities were attacked and destroyed

• Communities were ignored by the Christian Crusaders

• Communities were made to serve the Crusaders

• Communities were avoided by Crusaders

Which Pope called for the 1st Crusade?

• King Arthur

• Pope Charlemagne

• Pope Francis

• Pope Urban II

The Crusades closed trade routes between the Muslim East and Christian West.

• True

• False

Who lead the People's Crusade?

• Peter the Hermit

• Richard Lionheart

• William the Conqueror

• Alfred the Great

Who fought each other in the crusades?

• The Romans and the Greeks

• The Europeans and the Arabs

• The Eastern and Western Roman Empires

The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam

• Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism

• Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

What was the symbol of the Crusaders?

• A blue sword

• A yellow lion

• A red cross

The crusaders were from which place?

• Europe

• The Middle East

• The Holy Land

Which city did they fight over?

• London

• Jerusalem

• Paris