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Crusades Test
Question | Answer |
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What 3 major monotheistic groups all claimed Jerusalem as there Holy city? | Judaism, Muslim, and Christianity. |
Why is Jerusalem special to Christians? | It is the place where Jesus was crucified and ascended into heaven. |
Why is Jerusalem special to Muslims? | It was then place where Muhammed ascended into heaven. |
Why is Jerusalem special to Jews? | It is the site of the ancient temple built by Solomon. |
What year did Arabs take control of Jerusalem? | 600 A.D. |
Could Christians and Jews visit the city? | Yes. |
Could they live in the city? | Yes, if they paid taxes. |
What year did Seljuk Turks take control of the city? | 1095. |
What did Pope Urban II do? | He called for a crusade. |
How many people went to fight? | 30,000. |
What would happen to the people after they fought? | They would automatically go to heaven. |