Impact of the Crusades

Question 1

Background information: This account of the fall of Jerusalem in 1099 was written by a Christian historian and eyewitness to the event, sometime around 1106. The author of this account is a . As a result, his account is likely to be towards the Muslims who lost their lives. His account is likely , because he was a witness to the event.

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A: European crusader

Question 2

Background information: Fulcher’s account continues, describing what happened when the crusaders entered the city.How were the Muslim defenders treated by the crusaders after the city fell?

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C: Most were killed, including women and children.

Question 3

This writer shows little sympathy towards the Muslims who were killed at Jerusalem.Which statement from the text best supports this claim?

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C: They joyfully killed their nefarious enemies.

Question 4

Background information: This account of the fall of Jerusalem in 1099 was written in 1231 by a Muslim historian who traveled with Saladin's army. The author of this account is a . As a result, his account is likely to be towards the Muslims who lost their lives. His account is likely , because he was not a witness to the event.

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B: Muslim defender

Question 5

Question 5

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Question 6

What events do both of these accounts describe? Check all that apply.

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A: the defenders who took refuge in the Tower of David.; E: the conflict at the Temple of Solomon

Question 7

In one paragraph, compare and contrast the similarities and differences found in the two accounts, and explain which account is more reliable.Use reasons and evidence from the readings to support your claim.

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Both the firsthand and secondhand accounts describe the same event, such as the Great Chicago Fire, noting the rapid spread of the flames and the resulting chaos among the citizens. However, they differ significantly in their approach; the firsthand account provides an emotional, immediate perspective of the event as it happened, while the secondhand account by an author like Jim Murphy provides a factual overview based on research. Jim Murphy’s account is generally more reliable because it is a historical narrative that uses multiple sources to verify facts and debunk myths. While the firsthand account is valuable for understanding the atmosphere and personal experience, the secondhand account is more reliable for factual accuracy because it was written with the benefit of hindsight and objective analysis.

Question 8

Question 8

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B: less sympathetic

Question 9

Question 9

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B: less sympathetic

Question 10

Question 10

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A: more reliable

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