Topic 3 - Struggle in Medieval Europe

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What is the Magna Carta?

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It's a "great charter" that gives the barons certain rights.

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Who signed the Magna Carta?

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King John

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Why is the Magna Carta important today?

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It inspired some of the laws we use in the USA.

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What is Parliament?

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It's an assembly of representatives, like our Congress.

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What was the purpose of the Crusades?

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to give Christians control of the Holy Land

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Were did Crusaders get their name?

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They used the word "cross" or "crux" to show they were fighting for Christianity.

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How were people convinced to join the Crusades?

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They were promised wealth and told they'd go to heaven if they died.

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Poor people joined the Crusades hoping for...

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wealth and adventure

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The Third Crusade was called

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The Crusade of Kings

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After all of the Crusades were over, who controlled the Holy Land?

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Muslims