Module 10 The 3rd & 4th Crusades Flashcards
What were the primary goals of the Crusades?
To recapture the holy city of Jerusalem and expand Christian territories.
What significant event prompted the start of the Third Crusade?
The fall of Jerusalem in 1187.
Who were the three powerful European kings that participated in the Third Crusade?
- King Richard the Lionheart of England
- King Philip of France
- Emperor Frederick Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire
What happened to Emperor Frederick Barbarossa during the Third Crusade?
He drowned while crossing a river in Asia Minor.
What led to King Philip of France returning home during the Third Crusade?
Constant bickering and quarreling with Richard of England.
What was the outcome of the negotiations between Richard and Saladin in 1192?
Jerusalem remained under Muslim control, but unarmed Christian pilgrims could enter.
What was the primary strategy of the Fourth Crusade?
To capture Egypt and approach Jerusalem from the south.
What significant problem did the Crusaders face in financing the Fourth Crusade?
They did not have enough money to pay the Venetians for transportation.
What city did the Crusaders attack to repay their debt to the Venetians during the Fourth Crusade?
The Catholic city of Zara.
What was the consequence of the Crusaders attacking Zara?
They were excommunicated by the pope.
What was the promise made by Alexius Angelos to the Crusaders for their assistance?
To pay 200,000 marks and send 10,000 troops to the Holy Land.
What happened to Alexius IV after he was installed as co-emperor?
He was overthrown due to his inability to fulfill promises.
What occurred during the sack of Constantinople by the Crusaders?
They looted, raped, and murdered, causing significant destruction.
What was the final outcome of the Fourth Crusade?
The Crusaders never reached the Holy Land and instead sacked two Christian cities.
What event marked the end of the Crusades era?
The fall of Acre in 1291.
What three important periods in world history resulted from interactions between Western Europeans, Byzantines, and Muslims after the Crusades?
- The Renaissance
- The Age of Discovery
- The Reformation
True or False: The Crusades successfully recaptured Jerusalem multiple times.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Third Crusade is also known as the _______.
[King’s Crusade]
