Flashcard on Jerusalem

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What marked the first major conflict over the city of Jerusalem? Options: The Ottoman Empire, The Crusades, World War I, The Yom Kippur War

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The Crusades

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Describe the journey that Crusaders took to get to the Holy Lands.

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They marched overland through Europe and Asia Minor.

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The contest over Jerusalem in 1099 CE was between which two groups?

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Christian Crusaders and Muslims

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Why was Jerusalem so important to Christians?

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Christians believed it was the holiest site.

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What was the outcome of the Third Crusade?

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A peace treaty was signed, allowing Christians pilgrimage rights to Jerusalem

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Which of the following was a consequence of the Crusades? A lasting peace between Christians and Muslims, The establishment of a permanent Christian kingdom in the Middle East, Increased trade and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East, The complete Christianization of the Middle East

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Increased trade and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East

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What was the primary motivation for Europeans to join the Crusades?

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Religious fervor and the promise of sins forgiven

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Who gained Jerusalem at the First Crusade?

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Christians

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What impact did the Crusades have on Peasants in Europe?

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Gave them a chance to live an exciting life