The Crusades

What were the Crusades?

• The Crusades were a series of religious wars launched by Christians to reclaim holy lands from Muslims.

• Military campaigns to expand the Roman Empire.

• A series of trade agreements between European nations.

• Cultural exchanges between Christians and Muslims.

Which religious groups were involved in the Crusades?

• Christians and Muslims

• Buddhists and Atheists

• Jews and Hindus

• Pagans and Zoroastrians

What was the main goal of the First Crusade?

• To expand the Byzantine Empire.

• To establish trade routes to Asia.

• To reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control.

• To convert non-Christians in Europe.

Who won the 1st Crusade?

• Muslims

• Jews

• Christians

• Turks

Who fought each other in the crusades?

• The Romans and the Greeks

• The Europeans and the Arabs

• Mexico and Japan