The Crusades

This map tracks the movement of Europeans during the Middle Ages. What would be the best title for this map?

• The Crusades
• The Mongol Invasions
• The Silk Road
• The Wars with Carthage

Which outcome was a direct result of the Crusades?

• Commerce increased.
• Commerce decreased.
• Life expectancies increased.
• Unemployment rose.

Why was the Crusades known as a "successful failure" for the Christians?

• Very few Christians died.
• Very few Muslims died.
• The conflict led to important cultural exchanges.
• Christianity became the official religion of the Middle East.

Which outcome was a direct result of the Crusades?

• Feudalism was weakened.  
• Feudalism was strengthened.
• The manor system was abolished.
• The European monarchies were overthrown.  

  Which two religions fought in the Crusades in Europe and the Middle East?

• Christians and Muslims
• Muslims and Jews
• Christians and Jews
• Christians and Buddhists

Which "Holy City" were the Crusades fought over?

• Mecca
• Medina
• Jerusalem
•  Timbuktu

What was an effect of the Crusades?

• Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East.
• The Catholic Church promoted tolerance of Muslims.
• More European countries adopted feudalism.
• Christians gained permanent control of the Holy Land.

What was a major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades?

• to convert people in Europe to Christianity
• to force Islamic leaders out of the Holy Land
• to bring peace and prosperity to the Middle East
• to stop the spread of feudalism into the Middle East

These notes were taken by a student in social studies class.   What is the best heading for these notes?

• Goals of the Artists of the Italian Renaissance
• Reasons Europeans Fought in the Crusades
• Reasons for the Spread of Catholicism  
• Goals of the Anglican Church

Some historians have made this claim about the Crusades.   Which statement explains this idea?

• ) European nations were able to capture the Holy Land, but they did not keep it for very long.
• The Crusades did not achieve their original purpose but did bring about positive changes in Europe.
• The Crusades lasted a long time but did not have any permanent consequences on Europe.
• The Holy Land was not freed by the Christian crusaders, but the power of the Catholic Church was strengthened.