The Crusades

Which religions is Jerusalem important to?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Who ordered the First Crusade?

• Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
• Emperor Frederick Barbarossa
• Pope Urban II
• King Richard I

Where was the speech that ordered the First Crusade given?

• Council of Clermont
• Council of Rome
• Council of Paris
• Council of Venice

What was the goal of the First Crusade?

• To expand the Byzantine Empire's territory.
• To reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control.
• To establish a trade route to Asia.
• To convert the Jews to Christianity.

What did Pope Urban II promise to those participating in the Crusades?

• Forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation.
• Military rank and titles.
• A place in the Holy Land.
• Wealth and land ownership.

Who took over the Holy Land and began attacking the Byzantine Empire in 1071 CE?

• Ottoman Turks
• Mongol Empire
• Crusaders
• Seljuk Turks

Who asked the Pope for help fighting the Seljuk Turks?

• The Byzantine Emperor, Alexios I Komnenos

• The Knights living under the feudal system.

• The Umayyad Caliph

• Simon “Ghost” Riley

Did the First Crusade accomplish its goal?

• No, the First Crusade failed to capture Jerusalem.
• Yes, the First Crusade only captured Antioch.
• No, the First Crusade was a complete disaster.
• Yes, the First Crusade accomplished its goal of capturing Jerusalem.

Which two groups fought in the Crusades?

• Christians and Muslims
• Atheists and Agnostics
• Buddhists and Hindus
• Jews and Pagans

How long did the Christians control Jerusalem after the First Crusade?

• 2000 years

• 200 years

• 49 years

• 88 years