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The Crusades - 1
Directions: Read each question carefully and fill in the blank with the correct
answer.
1. Religion influenced many things such as _______________,
_______________, _______________, and _______________.
2. The center of faith for followers of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam was
the city of _______________.
3. The First Crusade began in _______________ and lasted until
_______________.
4. Richard the Lionheart was able to reach a _______________ with Saladin.
5. Both _______________ and _______________ joined the Crusades.
6. The Knights of the Temple were also known as _______________.
7. Crusaders faced a very powerful leader named _______________.
8. There were a total of _______________ Crusades.
9. In the end, the Crusades were _______________.
10. Education benefited from _______________ acquired during the Crusades,
which were later translated to Latin and improved Europe’s knowledge of
many subjects.
11. Technological advancements such as the _______________ and
_______________ were made during this time.
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Answer Key
The Crusades - 1
Directions: Read each question carefully and fill in the blank with the correct
answer.
1. Religion influenced many things such as education, customs, morals, and
routines.
2. The center of faith for followers of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam was
the city of Jerusalem.
3. The First Crusade began in 1096 and lasted until 1099.
4. Richard the Lionheart was able to reach a treaty with Saladin.
5. Both peasants and knights joined the Crusades.
6. The Knights of the Temple were also known as The Templars.
7. Crusaders faced a very powerful leader named Saladin the Great.
8. There were a total of nine Crusades.
9. In the end, the Crusades were unsuccessful.
10. Education benefited from Arabic materials acquired during the Crusades,
which were later translated to Latin and improved Europe’s knowledge of
many subjects.
11. Technological advancements such as the compass and crossbow were made
during this time.
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