Chapter 17 The EUROPEAN CRUSADES in the MUSLIM WORLD

What were the European Crusades?

• Religious pilgrimages

• Military expeditions

• Exploration voyages

• Trade missions

Where did the Europeans try to gain control from the Muslims?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

• Cairo

When did the Crusades begin?

• 15th century

• 11th century

• 8th century

• 18th century

Who asked Christian states in Europe to help fight against the Muslim Seljuk Turks?

• Holy Roman Emperor

• King of France

• Byzantine emperor

• Pope

How long did the Crusades last?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

Which city did the Byzantine emperor want to gain control of from the Muslims?

• Jerusalem

• Athens

• Rome

• Constantinople

Who were the Muslims fighting against in the Crusades?

• Holy Roman Empire

• European Christian states

• Mongol Empire

• Byzantine Empire

Which group of people did the Europeans want to fight against in the Crusades?

• Aztecs

• Seljuk Turks

• Vikings

• Mongols

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

• Reclaim the Holy Land

• Conquer new lands

• Gain control of trade routes

• Spread Christianity

Who were the main opponents of the Europeans in the Crusades?

• Buddhists

• Jews

• Muslims

• Hindus