The Fourth Crusade
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- In this final lesson you will learn about the controversial Fourth Crusade. We will learn about Pope Innocent III, the role of Venice and the sack of Constantinople.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Where did Saladin first take power?
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Manzikert
Q2.
What important port city did Richard and Philip help take when they arrived in the holy land?
Constantinople
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Q3.
What controversial action did Richard take that horrified many people at the time?
He attacked innocent civilians
He betrayed his soldiers
He broke his agreement with Saladin
Q4.
Why did Richard decide not to attack Jerusalem?
He ran out of food for his soldiers
He was needed back in England
His soldiers suffered from disease which weakened his army
Q5.
Which of the following statements were parts of the truce between Richard and Saladin? (three answers)
Christians took control of the Christian parts of Jerusalem
Saladin had to pay Richard a large amount of gold
5 Questions
Q1.
How did the Crusaders plan to get to the Holy Land?
By walking
Horse-drawn carriages
On horseback
Q2.
To what city did the Crusaders owe a huge sum of money?
Constantinople
Rome
Taranto
Q3.
What happened to the Crusaders who attacked other Christians?
They were executed
They were fined by their leaders
They were sent home from the Crusade
Q4.
Why did the Crusaders agree to help Alexius become Emperor? (three possible answers - just pick one)
He had Christian prisoners he was willing to free
He had secret plans to attack Jerusalem
He had ships he could loan them to get to the Holy Land
He offered military support to their Crusade
He promised to give the Pope power over the Church
Q5.
What was stolen in the sack of Constantinople which is still on display in Venice?
Four bronze eagles
Four bronze lions
Four bronze saints