The Norwegian Crusade

Who was the first king to personally embark on a journey to the Holy Land?

• Richard the Lionheart

• Raymond of Toulouse

• Frederick Barbarossa

• King Sigurd the First of Norway

What was the significant action taken by Sigurd in the Balearic Islands?

• He established a trade route.

• He defeated pirates and impacted the slave trade.

• He formed an alliance with local rulers.

• He built a fortress.

How did Sigurd assist King Baldwin of Jerusalem?

• By providing military reinforcements.

• By negotiating peace with local tribes.

• By donating ships to the Byzantine Emperor.

• By blockading a city's port.

What was the final destination of Sigurd's journey before returning to Norway?

• Constantinople

• Iberia

• Sicily

• Jerusalem

What legacy did Sigurd's crusade leave behind?

• It set a trend for kings to personally join crusades.

• It resulted in the unification of Norway and Denmark.

• It was forgotten soon after.

• It led to the decline of the Byzantine Empire.