The Crusades
These armored warriors traveled to the Middle East during the Crusades.
Who are knights?
This pope called for the First Crusade in 1095.
Who is Pope Urban II?
This group of warriors protected Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
Who are the Knights Templar?
This marketplace in Constantinople was full of shops and traders.
What is a bazaar?
This famous church in Constantinople had a giant dome.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The main goal of the First Crusade was to capture this holy city.
What is Jerusalem?
Many Crusaders came from this part of the world.
What is Europe?
This Muslim leader recaptured Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.
Who is Saladin?
Constantinople was known for being a busy center of this activity.
What is trade?
Constantinople sat between these two continents.
What are Europe and Asia?
The Crusades took place during this time period.
What are the Middle Ages?
The Crusades were fought mainly over control of these special places.
What are the holy lands?
This English king, known as “the Lionheart,” fought in the Third Crusade.
Who is Richard I?
This sea lies next to Constantinople.
What is the Black Sea?
This city was once called Constantinople.
What is Istanbul?
Crusaders usually traveled by walking or riding these animals.
What are horses?
This empire controlled Constantinople at the time of the later Crusades.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
Many Crusaders traveled across this sea to reach the Middle East.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This emperor made Constantinople the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine the Great?
This powerful empire conquered Constantinople in 1453.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
Crusaders wore armor mostly made of this material.
What is metal?
Crusaders were promised this spiritual reward if they joined the fight.
What is forgiveness of sins?
This was the main symbol worn by Crusaders on their clothing.
What is a cross?
These strong walls protected Constantinople for hundreds of years.
What are the Theodosian Walls?
This massive weapon, used by the Ottomans, helped break through Constantinople’s ancient walls.
What is a cannon?