Fourth Crusade - 3 Minute History

The Third Crusade defended crusader states but failed to capture Jerusalem. After Frederick Barbarossa's death, his son launched the Empress Crusade, capturing key coastal cities. The Fourth Crusade, initially aimed at Egypt, was redirected to Constantinople due to financial issues with Venice. The Crusaders, involved in Byzantine politics, eventually sacked Constantinople in 1204, leading to the division of the Byzantine Empire into the Latin Empire and other territories.

What was the main objective of the Third Crusade?

• To form an alliance with the Byzantine Empire

• To defend the small crusader states

• To conquer Egypt

• To capture Jerusalem

Why did the Crusaders agree to help Venice capture Zara?

• To establish a new trade route

• To gain more soldiers

• To form an alliance with Hungary and Croatia

• To avoid paying the full price for ship construction

What was the outcome of the Crusaders' attempt to restore Isaac II to the Byzantine throne?

• They faced a palace coup and tensions with the locals

• They were excommunicated by the Pope

• They were defeated by the Byzantine Navy

• They successfully formed an alliance with the Byzantine Empire

What significant event occurred in 1204 during the Fourth Crusade?

• The Crusaders captured Jerusalem

• The Crusaders successfully captured Constantinople

• The Crusaders formed an alliance with the Byzantine Empire

• The Crusaders were defeated by the Bulgarian Empire

After the capture of Constantinople, what was established by the Crusaders?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Latin Empire

• The Kingdom of Jerusalem