Crusades Quiz

Why did knights set out to fight a Second Crusade?

• They wanted to explore new lands.

• They heard that the Saracens had defeated one of the kingdoms near Jerusalem.

• They were promised gold and treasures.

• They wanted to make peace with the Saracens.

Did the Second Crusade succeed?

• Yes, it was a great success.

• No, it failed.

• It was partially successful.

• It was never completed.

What was the name of the Muslim commander who took back the city of Jerusalem?

• Saladin

• Richard

• Guy

• Baldwin

What was Saladin known for?

• Being a fierce warrior

• Being a model Muslim who was just and fair

• Being a great explorer

• Being a famous writer

What did Saladin do when he entered Jerusalem?

• He destroyed the city.

• He sold the Christians as slaves and let the weak and old go free.

• He built a new palace.

• He banned all visitors.

Were any future crusades successful?

• Yes, all of them were successful.

• No, none were successful.

• Only a few were successful.

• They were all partially successful.

What happened to King Guy's army when he rushed out to fight the Muslim army?

• They won the battle.

• They grew so hot and thirsty that Saladin's army defeated them easily.

• They retreated back to the city.

• They captured Saladin.

What did Saladin allow after taking over Jerusalem?

• He banned all visitors.

• He let pilgrims enter Jerusalem again.

• He closed the city gates permanently.

• He only allowed merchants to enter.

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

Why did Pope Urban II urge church leaders to organize the Crusades in 1095?

• He wanted to increase the number of trade partners in the Holy Roman Empire.

• He wanted them to take the Holy Land back from the Seljuk Turks.

• He wanted to keep Christian control of the Holy land.

• He wanted to share cultural ideas with Muslims.