Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about the siege and capture of the holy city of Jerusalem in 1099. We will also think about why the crusade took place and how we know about it historically.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who led the People's Crusade which ended up being defeated by the Seljuk Turks?
Alexios I
Bohemond of Taranto
Urban II
Q2.
What religious group was attacked in parts of Germany by misguided Crusaders?
Muslims
Orthodox Christians
Pagans
Q3.
What did Emperor Alexios I demand from the noble leaders that went through Constantinople?
Gold
Horses
Hostages
Q4.
How were the Crusaders able to break the siege of Antioch and get inside the city?
The gates were set on fire
They used battering rams against the gates
They used towers to climb over the walls
Q5.
What was apparently discovered in Antioch which gave the Crusaders renewed belief that God was on their side?
A piece of the true cross
A stockpile of weapons
Gold
5 Questions
Q1.
What was discovered that helped the Crusaders to attack Jerusalem?
Armour
Gold
Weapons
Q2.
How many siege towers were built, allowing the Crusaders to attack the walls of the city?
Four
One
Three
Q3.
According to Raymond of Aguilers, what did a vision instruct the Crusaders to do if they wanted to succeed?
They were told to build a Church
They were told to fast for 3 days
They were told to present the Holy Lance at the gates
Q4.
Approximately how many people were massacred once the Crusaders got inside Jerusalem?
15,000
3,000
50,000
Q5.
Which statement about the above interpretation is true?
It was painted at the time of the siege
It was painted for a Muslim monarch