The Catholic Church and the Crusades

What was a characteristic of the feudal system?

• The kings were at the top but barely had any power.

• The peasants were responsible for being called to battle.

• People were often given land for loyalty in the feudal system.

• Most of the lives in the feudal system revolved along the cities.

What are some ways that the feudal system could fall apart?

What was one way that the Church had power in the Middle Ages?

• They owned a lot of land during the Middle Ages.

• They were the only religion that was practiced during the Middle Ages.

• The Church spread Christianity all over the world.

• The Church built their cathedrals in Gothic style.

Why do you think the churches had pictures of Bible stories painted on their windows?

What was the main cause of the Crusades?

• The feudal system had broken down in Europe.

• It was a fight between the Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.

• The Muslims were taken land across Europe.

• Christians wanted to build cathedrals across the Eastern Hemisphere.

Were the Crusades a success or failure? Explain.