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Quiz for Primary Source 9.5: The Capture of Jerusalem in 1099

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

The attire of the Frankish soldiers

The sturdy defenses of its outer walls

The stained glass windows with scenes from the life of Christ in the foreground

The weapons that were required to force its defenders to surrender

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. Based on this illumination, which of these seems likely?

The artist had never seen Jerusalem for himself.

The artist was careful to include accurate details of Jerusalem.

The Christian forces that captured Jerusalem were aided by Muslim allies.

The artist based his work on the reports of participants in the battle.

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.