The Crusades
This empire grew bigger than Rome's empire ever was
Islamic empire
Why is Jerusalem a significant place to Chritians?
It is the place where Jesus was crucified
What was it called when the Christian kingdoms pushed the Muslim ruler out of Spain?
The Reconquest
What was the nickname given to King Richard?
Richard the Lionhearted
Why did King John tax the noblemen, who then taxed the peasants and serfs?
He had to pay for all the battles he fought in France
To whom did the Byzantine emperor send a message to asking for help against the Muslims?
The Pope
Why is Jerusalem significant to Jewish people?
It is the land promised to them by God; the land of David
What does the name "El Cid" mean?
the lord; or the boss
What was the name of King Richard's younger brother
John
Why did Robin Hood steal from the rich?
To give the money to the poor
What symbol did the Crusader soldiers wear on their shields?
The cross
Why is Jerusalem significant to Muslims?
It is where they believe the prophet Mohammed ascended
Where was El Cid's Providence?
Valencia
Why did King Richard leave England?
He left to join the Crusades
Who was Robin Hood's sidekick (fellow bandit)
Little John
What was the one positive thing the Crusaders learned from spending time with the Muslims?
To bathe more frequently
What was the name of the Islamic military leader who defeated the Crusaders at Jerusalem?
Saladin
What was the name of the Islamic tribe that El Cid defeated in Spain?
The Moors
What was King John's nickname
John "Lackland"
What was the name of the sheriff who was known for his greed
The Sheriff of Knottingham
How many years did it take for the first Crusade to regain Jerusalem?
3 years
After the third crusade, how many more crusades took place?
5
What was the only Spanish kingdom remained Islamic after the Reconquest in Spain?
Granada
What did the noblemen force King John to sign?
The Magna Carta
What was the name of the forest where Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men hid?
Sherwood Forest