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WorksheetsThe Crusades
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The Crusades were holy wars between Christians and...
Muslims
Hindus
other Christians
Buddhists
The First Crusade started in the 11th century
True
False
What was the name of the Pope who encouraged Christians to go to the Holy Land?
Pope Francis
Pope John Paul II
Pope Urban II
Pope Hamer
Why did Pope Urban II say that Christians should go on Crusade? Tick all that apply.
because their sins would be forgiven and they would go straight to heaven
because Muslims had taken control of Jerusalem and stopped Christians from going on pilgrimage
because he liked to cause trouble
because there was lots of land and riches up for grabs
Which is the correct spelling?
Jarusalem
Jeraselum
Jerusalem
Jerusalam
Why was Jerusalem important to Christians? Tick 2 answers
Jesus spent time there and performed many of his miracles there
They liked the hot weather
Christians had made pilgrimages to the Jerusalem for many centuries
Jerusalem was close to England
Why was Jerusalem important to Muslims? Tick 2 answers
They liked the hot weather
Muhammed, an important Islamic prophet went on a spritual journey there and set up an important mosque
Muslims lived in Jerusalem - it was their homeland
They used it as a place to go on holiday
The Christians took control of Jerusalem during the First Crusade but lost control soon after and never got it back
True
False
Many Christians walked to Jerusalem (4,646 km from Northern France to Jerusalem)
True
False
What ideas and important advances were made as a result of the Crusades? Tick all that apply
Better castle designs
Scientific ideas including better medicines
Home comforts such as mattresses and mirrors and beautiful materials such as silk
Delicious food such as oranges, spices and dried fruits
Numbers that were easier to use than Roman numerals
