The Crusades

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Who fought each other in the Crusades?

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The Europeans and the Arabs

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The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions? (Options: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism; Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism; Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity)

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Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

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Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?

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They thought it would help them to practice their fighting skills, get rich, and get into heaven.

Front

True or False: the majority of the Crusades were very successful in capturing the Holy Land.

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False

Front

What was the most important result of the Crusades?

Back

The Crusades led to trade and new kinds of knowledge.

Front

What was the primary motivation for the Crusades?

Back

spiritual

Front

Why was Jerusalem so important to Christians?

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Christians believed it was the holiest site.

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Who called for the First Crusade?

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Pope Urban II

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What inspired the Third Crusades?

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Saladin took control of Jerusalem.

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How did Pope Urban II influence the First Crusade?

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He successfully urged the council to undertake a Crusade to rescue the Holy Land.