TCI: U2, L12--From the Crusades to New Muslim Empires

What was the main purpose of the Crusades launched by European Christian nations?

• To gain control of Jerusalem and other holy sites

• To expand trade routes to Asia

• To establish new colonies in Africa

• To convert Muslims to Christianity

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Who were the Seljuk Turks?

• A Central Asian people who established a new Muslim dynasty

• A European Christian group that led the Crusades

• A Jewish community in Palestine

• A Byzantine army defending their empire

In what year did the Seljuks take control of Jerusalem?

• 1076

• 1095

• 1055

• 1096

What significant event happened in 1071 involving the Seljuks?

• They defeated a large Byzantine army at Manzikert

• They captured the city of Rome

• They signed a peace treaty with the Crusaders

• They converted to Christianity

What was the main concern of Christians regarding the Seljuk advance?

• Loss of trade routes

• Threat to the Byzantine Empire

• Spread of Islam

• Decline in agriculture

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Which city is considered sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

• Rome

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Istanbul

What event marked the beginning of the Crusades?

• The fall of Rome

• The call for a crusade by Pope Urban II

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The discovery of America

What was the symbol worn by Crusaders to represent their mission?

• A green crescent

• A blue star

• A red cross

• A white dove

During which years did the First Crusade take place?

• 1000-1005

• 1096-1099

• 1100-1105

• 1200-1205

What was one of the reasons for the early victories of the Crusaders during the Second Crusade?

• Stronger military technology

• Lack of unity among Muslim groups

• Superior numbers of soldiers

• Better geographical knowledge