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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Thibaut's death, who is asked to become leader of the Crusades?

2. The Crusaders begin to gather in Venice after what in 1202?

3. The people of Constantinople free Issac and do what with him?

4. Back in Venice, the Venetians show the Franks the warships they have created. Why do the French find themselves short of the amount of money they owe?

5. The fleet stops at Andros and overruns the area until when?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Thibaut? How do his followers react to his demands?

2. What trouble takes place between Baudouin and Marquis de Montferrat? How is a peace negotiated between these two men?

3. What do the barons want from the Doge of Venice? What is the Doge's response?

4. Why does the new Emperor leave? What happens when he leaves?

5. How is this first chronicle challenged? What does Shaw think about this?

6. How do Lascaris and Henri come to a truce agreement?

7. What causes many nobles to take up the cross? Who were some of these noblemen?

8. What happens on the day of the main attack?

9. What happens once the men arrive at Constantinople? How does the Emperor respond to this action by the French?

10. What is known about Joinville's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

King Louis is granted sainthood.

Part 1) How does one become a saint? Why was King Louis granted sainthood?

Part 2) What is the purpose of sainthood? How might Louis' sainthood influence the stories told about him and one's opinion of him?

Part 3) Who is someone in your own life who has saintly qualities? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The French envoy has several encounters with those differing from the Christian faith.

Part 1) Describe these encounters. According to this book, are most of the battles during these Crusades against non-Christians? Why or why not? How do these encounters affect the Crusaders?

Part 2) How do these encounters compare to those among Christians? Explain the similarities and differences.

Part 3) How do religious wars and conflicts continue today? What role do early Crusades play in Christian and non-Christian relations today?

Essay Topic 3

Many men desert the army.

Part 1) Describe these deserters and the reasons for deserting.

Part 2) How does this desertion affect affect the Crusades? What does this reveal about the feelings of the people regarding the Crusades?

Part 3) Should these men have deserted the Crusades? Why or why not? Should anyone be forced to take part in the military? Why or why not?

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