Crusading Kings
The First Crusade
Richard I
The Children's Crusade
All About the Crusades
100
This king of England was the only true participant of the Third Crusade.
Who is Richard I
100
This Pope launched the very first crusade.
Who is Urban II
100
Richard had overthrown and taken the title of king from this man, his father.
Who is Henry II
100
The leaders of the Children's Crusade hail from these two European countries.
What is France and Germany
100
This was the primary cause for the Crusades against the Muslims.
What is the persecution of Christian pilgrims.
200
This German king sought to join the Third Crusade but drowned before he could get to the Holy Land.
Who is Frederick Barbarossa
200
This knight helped lead the People's Crusade, the first wave of the First Crusade.
Who is Walter the Penniless
200
Richard is often portrayed as an ideal example of a Medieval king in some versions of this famous story.
What is Robin Hood
200
These are the two names of the boys who led the Children's Crusade
What is Nicholas and Stephen
200
This man was the leader of the Muslims in the 3rd Crusade
Who is Saladin
300
This king attempted to plot an alliance with John, the brother of King Richard I of England.
Who is Philip II
300
This monk provided the spiritual leadership and charisma that led thousands of peasants to join the People's Crusade
Who is Peter the Hermit
300
Richard has been given this animal-like nickname for his courage.
What is "The Lionhearted"
300
The Children's Crusade took place in this year.
What is 1212 AD
300
It was this city where Urban II called a council where he launched the First Crusade
What is Clermont
400
This king of France sought to go on a Crusade after being miraculously healed.
Who is Louis IX
400
It was in this country that the starving members of the People's Crusade began attacking local peasants for food.
What is Hungary
400
Richard tried to take this major city but failed.
What is Jerusalem
400
The leaders of the Children's Crusade believed this was the cause of the failure of the crusades.
What is their parents' sin
400
Urban II used several of these techniques to gain support for the crusades.
What is propaganda
500
This man became the first king of Jerusalem before being later succeeded by his brother Baldwin.
Who is Godfrey
500
This Byzantine Emperor hoped to use the European crusading army for his own political and military gain.
Who is Alexios I
500
Richard was captured and held for ransom by this Austrian.
What is Duke Leopold
500
The children of the Children's Crusade were either convinced to turn back by the Pope or ended up as these.
What are slaves.
500
The very first Crusade was called in this year.
What is 1095 AD
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