Quiz for Document 9-7: Anonymous of Mainz, The Slaughter of the Jews (ca. 1096)

1. Document Link

   According to the document, the Crusaders

   A.

   at first had little interest in the Jews.

   B.

   threatened to kill all Jews if they did not convert to Christianity.

   C.

   turned to the Jews for loans to help pay for supplies.

   D.

   were deathly afraid of the Jews.

   According to the document, the Crusaders

2. Document Link

   According to the document, how did the Jews of France respond to the Crusaders’ threats?

   A.

   They sent an envoy to the pope.

   B.

   They prepared for all out war.

   C.

   They wrote letters to the Jewish communities along the Rhine River.

   D.

   They left their homes and traveled to Germany.

   According to the document, how did the Jews of France respond to the Crusaders’ threats?

3. Document Link

   According to the document, when the Crusaders reached Germany, they circulated a report saying that

   A.

   anyone who killed a Jew would be absolved of his sins.

   B.

   the Jews were responsible for the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem.

   C.

   the Jews were under the protection of the pope.

   D.

   all Jews were required to pay a special tax.

   According to the document, when the Crusaders reached Germany, they circulated a report saying that