Crusades Quiz

What is the significance of Jerusalem for Christians?

• It is the site of Muhammad's ascension to heaven.

• It is where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.

• It is Zion, God's own city.

• It is the third holiest city for Muslims.

What did Pope Urban call for?

• To build a new church in Rome.

• To expel the race from Christian lands.

• To establish peace with Muslims.

• To create a new holy city.

What does the term "Crusades" originate from?

• Greek "Krios" (war)

• Latin "Crux" (cross)

• Hebrew "Kadosh" (holy)

• Arabic "Quds" (sacred)

Why might knights have gone on a Crusade?

• To learn new languages.

• To use fighting skills and seek adventure.

• To establish trade routes.

• To convert to Islam.

What happened to some Crusaders after capturing Jerusalem?

• They returned to Europe immediately.

• They stayed and created Palestine.

• They converted to Islam.

• They were all killed.

What was one of the outcomes of the First Crusade?

• Establishment of a new Roman Empire.

• Capture of Jerusalem.

• Peace treaty with Muslims.

• Conversion of all Jews to Christianity.

What was a reason for the Pope to see the Middle East as important?

• It was a place for Europe's growing population.

• It was a source of new technology.

• It was a center for trade with Africa.

• It was a place to establish new universities.

What significant event did Saladin achieve in 1187?

• Took Jerusalem

• Led the Second Crusade

• Established the Inquisition

• Defeated the Byzantine Empire

What was the main decision of the Crusaders during the Fourth Crusade?

• Not to go to Jerusalem

• To attack the Byzantine Empire

• To convert Muslims

• To establish trade networks

What was one effect of the Inquisition?

• More than 150,000 people fled Spain

• Feudalism was strengthened

• The Crusades ended

• The Byzantine Empire was restored