Causes of the First Crusade Flashcards
1
Q
Which year was the Seljuk Turks’ Conquest of Anatolia?
A
1071
2
Q
Which Byzantine Emperor sent a letter to Pope Urban II pleading for help?
A
Alexios I
3
Q
Where was Pope Urban II’s inspiring speech held in 1095?
A
Council of Clermont
4
Q
What was the goal of the First Crusade?
A
To capture the Holy Land for the Christians
5
Q
What was promised to the people going on the First Crusade?
A
Their sins would be forgiven
6
Q
Who led the Conquest of Anatolia?
A
Alp Arslan
7
Q
What is Anatolia called now?
A
Turkey
8
Q
What did knights see the Crusade as opportunity for?
A
Wealth, land and power
