The Crusades & Black Plague Review 1

What was the only major source of religion in Medieval Europe?

• The Umayyad Dynasty

• Greek Orthodox Church

• The Roman Catholic Church

• The Protestants

Jerusalem is NOT considered the holy land for which of the following regions?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Judaism

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• Take back holy land from Muslim control.

• Create an expanded Christian empire.

• Build on the Muslim empire.

• Start a new religion.

Who is best described in the table above?

• Richard the Lionheart

• General Zangi

• Saladin

• Alexios Angelos

During the second crusade, who took part of Crusader states in Palestine?

• Arab Muslims

• Spanish Moors

• Seljuk Turks

• German Visigoths

What was the overall effect of the Crusades?

• Kings gain power over nobles & the Pope.

• Jews, Muslims, and Christians reunite in harmony.

• The Byzantine Empire strengthens.

• Trade declines heavily.

Where did the Bubonic Plague (Black Plague) first reveal itself?

• Africa

• China

• India

• Europe

Labor shortage due to the plague's death toll eventually led to...?

• Increased wages

• A decline in technological advancement

• Industries shutting down

• Increase in taxes

How was Henry II able to own more than half the land in France?

• He bought it

• He seized the land through the use of force.

• The people of England sacrificed their land as a sign of loyalty.

• He married Eleanor of Aquitaine.