Crusades Quiz

What was a crusade?

• A peaceful meeting

• A trade agreement

• A "Holy War"

• A scientific discovery

When did the Pope call on Western Christians to start the Crusades?

• December 1095

• November 1095

• January 1095

• October 1095

Which city did three major religious groups claim as their holy city?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Athens

What was Jerusalem to Christians?

• The place where Muhammad ascended to heaven

• The site of the ancient temple built by Solomon

• The place where Jesus was crucified and ascended to heaven

• The birthplace of Buddha

What was Jerusalem to Muslims?

• The place where Jesus was crucified

• The place where Muhammad ascended to heaven

• The site of the ancient temple built by Solomon

• The birthplace of Confucius

What was Jerusalem to Jews?

• The place where Jesus was crucified

• The place where Muhammad ascended to heaven

• The site of the ancient temple built by Solomon

• The birthplace of Gandhi

What is the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea known as?

• The Holy Land

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

What was the goal of the wars mentioned in the text?

• To gain control of Christian holy places

• To find new lands

• To build castles

• To make peace treaties

What is the region near the city of Jerusalem referred to as?

• The Holy Land

• The New World

• The Old Kingdom

• The Great Empire

What is the Latin word related to "Crusade"?

• Crux

• Pax

• Lux

• Rex