Crusades

Front

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

Back

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

Front

Why did people join in the Crusades?

Back

They thought it would help them gain land, get rich, and get into heaven.

Front

What was the result of the First Crusade?

Back

The crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem.

Front

What was the symbol of the Crusaders?

Back

A red cross

Front

What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?

Back

Pope Urban II

Front

The crusaders were from which place?

Back

Europe

Front

Which city did they fight over? Options: London, Jerusalem, Paris

Back

Jerusalem

Front

Which general led the Muslims?

Back

Saladin

Front

Who fought each other in the crusades?

Back

The Europeans and the Muslims

Front

Why did so many men volunteer for the Crusades?

Back

the Church granted forgiveness and salvation to anyone who went or died on the Crusades