The Crusades - Reading Assessment

Which sentence from Article 1 is the author’s claim?

• “The First Crusade was the most historically significant of all the medieval crusades.”
• “It happened a long time ago, in the year 1096.”
• “This crusade was a big war between Christian knights from Europe and Muslim armies in the Middle East.”
• “The capture of Jerusalem was a big victory for the Christians and had a big impact on the history of the Middle East.”

What is NOT a reason the author of Article 1 gave to support their claim?

• It led to the capture of Jerusalem.
• It brought together knights of different countries for a common cause.
• It had a big impact on people who lived in the Middle East.
• It led to the expansion of Christianity in Spain.

Based on Article 1, in what year did the Crusaders capture Jerusalem?

• 1096
• 1099
• 1189
• 1192

Which sentence from Article 1 explains why Jerusalem was important to Christians?

• “When the Christian knights came to the Middle East, they fought with the Muslim armies.”
• “These knights usually fought against each other, but during the First Crusade, they worked together to fight the Muslims.”
• “Jerusalem was a very important city for Christians because it was where Jesus had lived and died.”
• “Many people were killed, and there was a lot of destruction.”

Which sentence from Article 2 is the author’s claim?

• “The Third Crusade was the most historically significant of all the medieval crusades.”
• “It happened a long time ago, between 1189 and 1192.”
• “This crusade was a big war between Christian knights from Europe and Muslim armies in the Middle East.”
• “Their leadership made the Third Crusade a major event in history.”

What is NOT a reason the author of Article 2 gave to support their claim?

• “…it was led by powerful kings like Richard the Lionheart of England, Philip II of France, and Emperor Frederick I of Germany.”
• “Another reason the Third Crusade was important is that it showed that different countries could work together.”
• “The Third Crusade also had a big impact on the people who lived in the Middle East.”
• “These kings were very important and had a big impact on the outcome of the war.”

According to Article 2, who is NOT one of the leaders of the Third Crusade?

• Raymond of Toulouse of France
• Richard the Lionheart of England
• Philip II of France
• Emperor Frederick I of Germany

Which sentence from Article 2 shows the historical importance of the Crusader leadership?

• “When the Christian knights came to the Middle East, they fought with the Muslim armies.”
• “This fighting caused a lot of suffering for the people who lived there.”
• “Their leadership made the Third Crusade a major event in history.”
• “Even though England, France, and Germany were often enemies, they joined forces for the Third Crusade.”

Based on the two articles, what is NOT something the First and Third Crusade had in common?

• They both involved Christian knights from Europe traveling to the Middle East.
• They both successfully captured Jerusalem.
• They both showed that people can put aside their differences and work together for a common goal.
• They both had a big impact on the people who lived in the Middle East.

What is the reason the author of Article 2 thinks the Third Crusade was more significant than the First Crusade?

• Both Crusades successfully capture Jerusalem.
• The Third Crusade was led by famous kings and knights.
• The First Crusade wasn’t as successful as the Third.
• The fighting caused a lot of suffering for the people in the Middle East.