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What was the main reason for many Europeans to travel to and attempt to conquer the “Holy Land”?
What was the main reason for many Europeans to travel to and attempt to conquer the “Holy Land”?
- Exploring new territories
- Establishing trade routes
- Securing safe passage for Christian pilgrims (correct)
- Acquiring wealth and resources
Who asked Western leaders for help fighting the Muslims during the Crusades?
Who asked Western leaders for help fighting the Muslims during the Crusades?
- King Richard the Lionheart
- Emperor Alexius I of the Byzantine Empire (correct)
- Saladin
- Pope Urban II
What was Pope Urban II's plea to knights, princes, and commoners at the Council of Clermont?
What was Pope Urban II's plea to knights, princes, and commoners at the Council of Clermont?
- To explore new trade opportunities
- To expand their territories and gain wealth
- To establish peaceful relations with Muslims
- To go on crusade to save Christendom from the infidel (correct)
What did Muslim leaders aim to do by conquering most of the Middle East, northern Africa, most of Spain, and some Byzantine lands?
What did Muslim leaders aim to do by conquering most of the Middle East, northern Africa, most of Spain, and some Byzantine lands?
What was the main reason for the Muslims to view the Christians as invaders and infidels?
What was the main reason for the Muslims to view the Christians as invaders and infidels?
What was the Pope's promise to those who went on Crusade?
What was the Pope's promise to those who went on Crusade?
What was a major negative effect of the Crusades?
What was a major negative effect of the Crusades?
Who challenged Europeans to fight to reclaim access to the Holy Land?
Who challenged Europeans to fight to reclaim access to the Holy Land?
What was a praised practice in the Middle Ages, similar to Haj for Muslims?
What was a praised practice in the Middle Ages, similar to Haj for Muslims?
What did the 4th crusade initially seek to seize?
What did the 4th crusade initially seek to seize?
Who crushed crusader armies at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
Who crushed crusader armies at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
Which event led to a truce allowing Christian pilgrims to travel to Jerusalem safely?
Which event led to a truce allowing Christian pilgrims to travel to Jerusalem safely?
What was a positive effect of the Crusades?
What was a positive effect of the Crusades?
