Crusades

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• They attempted to expand the British Empire

• They were designed to take back control of the Holy Land from the Muslim

• The peasants fought for their rights

• They sought to convert the world to Judaism

The city of Jerusalem is important for which three major religions

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam

• Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism

• Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

What would be the best symbol for the Crusades?

• Black snake

• Red cross

• Yellow lion

• Blue sword

What religious leader urged the people of Europe to fight in the Crusades

• Saladin

• Pope Urban II

• Pope Gregory

• Prince Shotoku

Which TWO religions were the primary religions of the Crusades?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Shintoism

Which word BEST describes the primary motivation for the Crusades?

• Social

• Economic

• Spiritual

• Political

Who called for the First Crusade?

• Pope Urban II

• Saladin

• Richard I

• Gregory VII

Why are the Crusades considered a "successful failure"

• European nations captured the Holy Land but didn't keep it long

• The Crusades did not achieve their original purpose but brought positive changes to Europe

• The Crusades lasted a long time and did not matter

Which is a positive of the Crusades:

• Islam did not spread

• Europe was weakened

• Trade increased

• Monarchs became stronger

The Crusades were fought primarily in:

• Europe and the Middle East

• China and Japan

• India and Middle East

• Japan and Europe