Norse/Crusade Quiz

Last Name

First Name

Period

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

What was NOT a reason that Pope Urban II gave Europe’s Lords to go on a Crusade?

• The Muslims invaded the Byzantine Empire which was Christian
• The Pope wanted to destroy the entire religion of Islam
• The Pope wanted to capture the holy city of Jerusalem
• The Pope wanted to take back the “Holy Land” which was the birthplace of Jesus

Which of the following was not an unintentional consequence of the Crusades?

• An increase in trade between Europe and the Middle East.
• It reduced the power of the nobles and gave more power to the kings.
• It helped the kings build stronger kingdoms in western Europe.
• Christians permanently regained possession of Jerusalem

Which Viking rulers did Russia get its name from?

• Mongols
• Germans
• Kievan Rus
• Romans

This leader expelled the Vikings and gave England its name:

• Alfred the Great
• William the Conqueror
• Henry VIII
• Henry V

The Byzantine Empire was invaded by the _________, eventually leading to the Crusades.

• Muslim Turks
• Vikings
• Normas
• Anglo-Saxons

Which Crusade caused fighting within Europe?

• First
• Second
• Third
• Fourth

The hatred of Jews is known as:

• Racism
• Prejudice
• Anti-Semitism
• Nazism