1. The Crusades started when the Turks captured Jerusalem from the Byzantine Empire. A. True B. False

2. Which best describes the result of the First Crusade? The Crusaders were soundly defeated, resulting in many European deaths. The Crusaders captured Jerusalem for a while, though most peasant fighters were killed. The Crusaders wiped out the Turkish rulers of the Holy Land, establishing Christian Rule of Jerusalem for hundreds of years. The Crusaders never made it to Jerusalem.

3. Which is NOT a result of the Crusades? Christians gained control over the Holy Land. Europeans learned a lot of advanced science and math from the Muslim scholars Trade routes grew between Europe and Asia Mistrust grew between Christians, Jews, and Muslims

Answers Select text below to see hidden answers: False – Many years later, the Crusades began when Pope Urban called on European Christians to take back Jerusalem. B – The Crusaders captured Jerusalem for a while, though most peasant fighters were killed. A – Christians gained control over the Holy Land.