Impact of the Crusades

How long did the Crusades last?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

Who took back control of Jerusalem in 1187?

• The Byzantine Empire

• Saladin

• Western European powers

• The Pope

How many people from Western Europe are estimated to have died during the Crusades?

• Less than 1 million

• 2 to 6 million

• 10 to 15 million

• More than 20 million

Which two groups gained more power in Europe because of the Crusades?

• Peasants and merchants

• Knights and lords

• The Pope and kings

• Farmers and soldiers