The Crusades of the Medieval Era Class Agenda
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What was one of the key reasons for the Crusades?

  • Establishing trade routes with the Middle East
  • Conquering new lands for the European nobles
  • Expanding the Byzantine Empire's territory
  • Securing safe passage for Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land (correct)

    • Who asked Western leaders for help fighting the Muslims, especially at the Council of Clermont?

  • Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • Saladin
  • Emperor Alexius I of the Byzantine Empire (correct)
  • Pope Urban II

    • What was the primary goal preached by Pope Urban II to knights, princes, and commoners at the Council of Clermont?

  • To save Christendom from the infidel Muslims (correct)
  • To conquer new lands for wealth and power
  • To expand the influence of the Byzantine Empire
  • To establish peaceful relations with Islamic leaders

    • Which city was a sacred city to both Christians and Muslims with many sacred sights?

    <p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Muslim leaders want to achieve by reconquering the Holy Land?

    <p>To reconquer the Holy Land in the name of Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Crusades primarily involve?

    <p>Religious wars between Christians and Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To challenge Europeans to fight to reclaim access to the Holy Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 2nd Crusade led by Germany with Conrad III and Louis VII of France?

    <p>Defeat at Damascus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who crushed crusader armies at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?

    <p>Saladin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 4th crusade?

    <p>To seize Egypt and then try to seize the riches of Constantinople</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a negative impact of the Crusades?

    <p>~1 million to 5 million dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did many Europeans view Islam as during the Crusades?

    <p>A threat to Christendom that needed to be countered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pope Urban II promise to those who went on Crusade?

    <p>Absolution (forgiveness of all sins)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a positive effect of the Crusades?

    <p>Increased trade between the West and the Middle East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many nobles, princes, and commoners fight in the Crusades?

    <p>$$$$ (For forgiveness of their sins)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common interpretation by Crusaders regarding their war efforts?

    <p>&quot;War against all non-Christians&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "The Muslims viewed the Christians as invaders and infidels" This statement best reflects which perspective?

    <p>The Muslim perspective during the Crusades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason for Pope Urban II's belief in reunification with the Eastern Orthodox Church that did not materialize?

    <p>All knights and nobles taking an oath to return all conquered lands to the Byzantine Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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