World Studies Unit 2 Study Guide

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• Unite all Muslims in the world

• Reclaim the Holy Land for Christians

• Go on nine training missions for the ultimate battle royale

• Reunite England and France after the 100 Year War

The most famous and respected Muslim leader, who create a peace treaty with Christians during the Crusades was

• Richard the Lionheart

• Saladin

• Seljuk

• Pepin the Short

In the early 1330’s an outbreak of deadly bubonic plague occurred in China and travelled on the ___________________ where it was brought to Europe. It mainly affected rats, but __________ on the rats could transmit it to people. Once infected, people infect others very rapidly.

• Great Wall of China, rats

• Silk Road, fleas

• Silk Road, termites

• Great Wall of China, cats

Speaker A: We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those who believe in Allah.

Speaker B: Come and battle while there is still time to protect the Holy Land where Christ walked.

Speaker C: We must go forth to heal the split between the churches.

Speaker D: An investment in ships and knights will yield control of profitable trade routes.

Which speaker expresses a Muslim perspective during the Crusades?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Speaker A: We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those who believe in Allah.

Speaker B: Come and battle while there is still time to protect the Holy Land where Christ walked.

Speaker C: We must go forth to heal the split between the churches.

Speaker D: An investment in ships and knights will yield control of profitable trade routes.

Which speaker is expressing an economic motive for the Crusades?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Saladin

• Jerusalem, which was first conquered by Omar, will only

  be recovered through a jihad. It is a Muslim city, one that

  will be Muslim again!

• I will be the sword to Pope. I will guide my people into

  battle doing whatever the Lord asks of me. It is my duty to

  serve Rome, and my people.

• Christians, hasten to help your brothers in the East, for

  they are being attacked. Arm for the rescue of Jerusalem

  under your captain Christ. Wear his cross as your badge. If

  you are killed your sins will be pardoned.

• I will honor my duty as a King and a Christian, to fight in

  the Crusades to recover the Holy Land. People of England

  deserve a strong and courageous leader, and that, I will

  give them!

Pope Urban II

• Jerusalem, which was first conquered by Omar, will only

  be recovered through a jihad. It is a Muslim city, one that

  will be Muslim again!

• I will be the sword to Pope. I will guide my people into

  battle doing whatever the Lord asks of me. It is my duty to

  serve Rome, and my people.

• Christians, hasten to help your brothers in the East, for

  they are being attacked. Arm for the rescue of Jerusalem

  under your captain Christ. Wear his cross as your badge. If

  you are killed your sins will be pardoned.

• I will honor my duty as a King and a Christian, to fight in

  the Crusades to recover the Holy Land. People of England

  deserve a strong and courageous leader, and that, I will

  give them!

Richard the Lionheart

• Jerusalem, which was first conquered by Omar, will only

  be recovered through a jihad. It is a Muslim city, one that

  will be Muslim again!

• I will be the sword to Pope. I will guide my people into

  battle doing whatever the Lord asks of me. It is my duty to

  serve Rome, and my people.

• Christians, hasten to help your brothers in the East, for

  they are being attacked. Arm for the rescue of Jerusalem

  under your captain Christ. Wear his cross as your badge. If

  you are killed your sins will be pardoned.

• I will honor my duty as a King and a Christian, to fight in

  the Crusades to recover the Holy Land. People of England

  deserve a strong and courageous leader, and that, I will

  give them!

Charlemagne

• Jerusalem, which was first conquered by Omar, will only

  be recovered through a jihad. It is a Muslim city, one that

  will be Muslim again!

• I will be the sword to Pope. I will guide my people into

  battle doing whatever the Lord asks of me. It is my duty to

  serve Rome, and my people.

• Christians, hasten to help your brothers in the East, for

  they are being attacked. Arm for the rescue of Jerusalem

  under your captain Christ. Wear his cross as your badge. If

  you are killed your sins will be pardoned.

• I will honor my duty as a King and a Christian, to fight in

  the Crusades to recover the Holy Land. People of England

  deserve a strong and courageous leader, and that, I will

  give them!

Political Effects

• The Crusades allowed greater cultural diffusion and promoted travel.

• The Crusades lessened the power the Pope and increased the power of Europe’s kings.

• The Crusades increased tension between Muslim and Christian groups.

• The Crusades increased trade around Europe and the Middle East.