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The Crusades of the Medieval Era Class Agenda

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What was one of the reasons for the Crusades?

Securing safe passage for Christian pilgrims traveling to the holy land (correct)

Acquiring valuable resources from the Middle East

Expanding European territories in the Middle East

Converting Muslims to Christianity

Who asked Western leaders for help fighting the Muslims, particularly during the time of Pope Urban II?

Pope Gregory VII

Charlemagne

Emperor Alexius I of the Byzantine Empire (correct)

King Richard the Lionheart

What was Pope Urban II's plea to knights, princes, and commoners regarding the crusade?

To explore new trade routes in the Middle East

To establish European colonies in the holy land

To negotiate a peaceful resolution with the Muslims

To go on crusade to save Christendom from the infidel Muslims (correct)

What did both Christian and Islamic leaders consider Jerusalem to be?

A sacred city to both Christians and Muslims with many sacred sights Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the First Crusade?

To recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hattin in 1187?

Saladin, the Muslim leader, recaptured Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the negative effects of the Crusades?

~ 1 million to Five million dead, destruction of Jewish villages, and growing distrust between East and West Signup and view all the answers

What was Pope Urban II's primary motivation for calling for the first crusade?

To reclaim access to the Holy Land from the Muslims Signup and view all the answers

What was a common motivation for those who participated in the Crusades?

For glory, power, and riches by the Church Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major outcomes of Richard's truce with Saladin in 1192?

Christians pilgrims could travel to Jerusalem safely but it would stay in Muslim hands Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the Fourth Crusade?

It sought to seize Egypt and then tried to seize Constantinople's riches Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of numerous attacks on both sides over centuries?

Many Europeans wanted to counter Islam's expansion by expanding Christendom Signup and view all the answers

What was one major reason for Pope Urban II calling for the first crusade?

Muslims had seized Byzantine lands and help was requested by Alexios I Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant consequence of crusading on Western Christians?

Increased power and influence of Western leaders and the Church Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason behind European monarchs' lack of support for later crusades?

Shift in focus towards consolidating power within Europe Signup and view all the answers