Unit 2 Lesson 12.2 The Story of the Crusades

What was the reason for the Crusades?

• To conquer Europe
• To drive out the Muslims and reclaim Jerusalem
• To establish trade routes
• To spread Christianity to the Middle East

Who called for the First Crusade?

• Salah al-Din
• King Richard I
• Pope Urban II
• Emperor Alexios I Komnenos

What was the symbol of the Crusaders' mission?

• Yellow triangle
• Blue star
• Red cross
• Green crescent

What did the Crusaders believe would happen if they joined the Crusades?

• Their sins would be forgotten
• They would gain political power
• They would become wealthy
• They would become famous

What did noble families often do to embark on the Crusades?

• Borrowed money from the Church
• Received funding from the government
• Spent their own money
• Sold their land

What happened to the people who fought against the Crusaders when Jerusalem was taken?

• They were taken as prisoners
• They were allowed to leave
• They were killed
• They were forced to convert to Christianity

How many Crusader kingdoms were established in Palestine, Syria, and modern-day Lebanon and Turkey?

• Two
• Six
• Four
• Eight

What was the reason for the failure of the Second Crusade?

• The Crusaders were not well-equipped
• Crusaders lacked unity
• The Crusaders were outnumbered
• Muslims started to band together to fight back more effectively

Who led the fight against Salah al-Din in the Third Crusade?

• Pope Urban II
• Salah al-Din
• King Richard I of England
• Emperor Alexios I Komnenos

What did King Richard I of England do to all of his Muslim prisoners?

• Ordered their deaths
• Enslaved them
• Released them
• Traded them for Christian prisoners