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Quiz for Picturing the Past: The Capture of Jerusalem in 1099

Picturing the Past: The Capture of Jerusalem in 1099

  1. Question

    In the illumination, what identifies Jerusalem as a holy city?

    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.

    Correct. The answer is c. The religious nature of the battle was highlighted by the cathedral-like building the artist included in the scene.
    Incorrect. The answer is c. The religious nature of the battle was highlighted by the cathedral-like building the artist included in the scene.
  2. Question

    Based on this illumination, which of these seems likely?

    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.

    Correct. The answer is a. In the artist’s depiction of the battle, Jerusalem’s buildings and defenses were all of Western European design.
    Incorrect. The answer is a. In the artist’s depiction of the battle, Jerusalem’s buildings and defenses were all of Western European design.