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What was one of the reasons for the Crusades?
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?
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?
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?
What did both Christian and Islamic leaders consider Jerusalem to be?
What was the goal of the First Crusade?
What was the goal of the First Crusade?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
What was one of the negative effects of the Crusades?
What was one of the negative effects of the Crusades?
What was Pope Urban II's primary motivation for calling for the first crusade?
What was Pope Urban II's primary motivation for calling for the first crusade?
What was a common motivation for those who participated in the Crusades?
What was a common motivation for those who participated in the Crusades?
What was one of the major outcomes of Richard's truce with Saladin in 1192?
What was one of the major outcomes of Richard's truce with Saladin in 1192?
What happened during the Fourth Crusade?
What happened during the Fourth Crusade?
What was one consequence of numerous attacks on both sides over centuries?
What was one consequence of numerous attacks on both sides over centuries?
What was one major reason for Pope Urban II calling for the first crusade?
What was one major reason for Pope Urban II calling for the first crusade?
What was one significant consequence of crusading on Western Christians?
What was one significant consequence of crusading on Western Christians?
What was one reason behind European monarchs' lack of support for later crusades?
What was one reason behind European monarchs' lack of support for later crusades?
