Islam in Medieval Times (TCI)

Who set up Christian kingdoms in Palestine and Syria in early 1100s?

• Seljuks with a policy of tolerance

• Rulers of the Byzantine Empire

• English Allies of the Turks

• Winners of the first Crusades

Which of the events below was a results of the event in the headline?

• Jews began to leave Palestine.

• Christians could no longer travel safely to the Holy Land.

• Byzantine forces made an alliance with Central Asia.

• Muslim leaders cut off trade with Christians.

Which is the best example of cultural diffusion?

• Muslim architects built mosques with minarets.

• Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe.

• Muslims face toward Mecca when they pray

• Muslim cities along major trade routes grow wealthy

Which phrase best explains the importance of Baghdad?

• Crossroads of trade

• birthplace of Muhammad

• Main center of Inventions

• Blend of Spanish and Culture

What was the overall purpose of the Christians in the Crusades?

• to gain control of Palestine (Holy Land)

• to open a trade route to China

• to learn about Muslim innovation

• to capture Jerusalem from the Jews

The Mughal Empire carried Islam to

• Anatolia

• Most of India

• Eastern Europe

• West Africa

How did the Crusades make Europe monarchs stronger?

• by taking nobles away to fight and weakening feudalism

• by decreasing the use of money

• by weakening trust in the Church

• by creating professional soldiers

Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire?

• Seljuks

• Ottomans

• Mughals

• Mongols

Who could get treatment in medieval Muslim hospitals?

• Poor workers

• Nobody but Pilgrims

• Only the Wealthy

• Anyone

Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews?

• Their numbers grew as Christians converted

• They joined Christians to fight the Muslims

• They were persecuted throughout Europe

• Many of them tried to escape Palestine