The Crusades Yr9 Summer Exams

Question 1

What religious group fought in the Crusades?

Answer 1

Christians

Question 2

What powerful religious group conquered Jerusalem?

Answer 2

Muslims

Question 3

What was the name of the site that was a popular pilgrimage in Jerusalem?

Answer 3

The Holy Sepulchre

Question 4

Why was the Holy Sepulchre a popular pilgrimage for Christians?

Answer 4

They believed that it was where Jesus was resurrected

Question 5

What was the aim of the FIRST crusade?

Answer 5

To defend Constantinople and conquer Jerusalem

Question 6

What did the pope promise those taking part the first crusade?

Answer 6

They would be forgiven for their past sins and guaranteed a place in heaven

Question 7

Approximately how many Crusaders began the journey?

Answer 7

60,000

Question 8

how many Crusaders survived the 4-year journey to Jerusalem?

Answer 8

15,000

Question 9

Did the crusaders manage to conquer the city of Jerusalem?

Answer 9

Despite the decreased number, yes they did

Question 10

What ways were Muslims and Jews massacred during the first crusade

Answer 10

Tortured and burned alive