The Crusades

The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
• Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
• Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

Who called for the First Crusade?

• Saladin

• Pope Urban II

• Gregory VII

• Richard I

How did Pope Urban II influence the First Crusade?

• He betrayed the Byzantine Empire by working with the Turks to seize control of Jerusalem.

• He led the Byzantine Empire into battle against the Turks to regain Jerusalem.

• He successfully urged the council to undertake a Crusade to rescue the Holy Land.

• He was the first pope to become a king and invade Jerusalem.

Which city did they fight over?

• London

• Jerusalem

• Paris

What were the Crusades?

• A tournament in Europe fought be the best knights.

• A series of wars between the Christians and the Muslims.

• The Muslim attempt to take over all of Europe.

• The name of the battle between William, Duke of Normandy and Harold, King of England.

Who occupied the Holy Land around 830 BCE?

• The Christians

• The Muslims

• The Jews

Who ruled the Holy Land in 380CE?

• The Muslim Caliphate

• The Roman Empire, which supported Christianity

• The Province of Judea

Who governed over the Holy Land after the Roman Empire?

• Medieval Europe

• Byzantine Empire

• Islamic Caliphates

Who defeated the Byzantine Empire and conquered their land?

• The Roman Empire

• Islamic Caliphates

• Seljuk Turks

According to the timeline, which is the greatest conflict amongst different groups of Muslims?

• In 711 when Muslim armies enter Spain

• In 395, The Fall of the Western Roman Empire

• In 632, when Muhammad dies and Muslims disagree about leadership and the religion split into tow