Unit 1, Topic 2: Expansion of Wars, Empires and Reform

Why were the crusaders from the Roman Empire promoting a war against the Muslims of the Islamic Empire?

• They wanted to attack anyone who was not of the Christian faith.

• They wanted to liberate Jerusalem and other surrounding areas that the Muslims had overtaken.

• They wanted to explore others areas outside of the Roman Empire.

• They were forced to leave the Roman Empire because barbarians were sacking their towns.

Which primary religion was spread throughout the Golden Age?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

What significant role did Pope Urban II play?

• He led several deadly battles against the Muslims to regain control of the Holy Land.

• He led his crusaders in discovery of the New World.

• He used his strength to fight the barbarians from sacking the Roman Empire.

• He led his crusaders to make peace with the Muslims.

Which is true of the Magna Carta?

• It was a contract between the Muslims and the Christians to have a peaceful relationship.

• It took away the rights of the King (monarch) to rule and make decisions solely on his own.

• It took away the rights of the people and turned those rights over to the King.

• It gave the people permission to join a crusade to fight against the Islamic Empire.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• Jazz music, a blend of music from Africa and the Caribbean, spreads throughout the world.

• The availability of Chinese food in America

• Traveling to different places

• The spread of Islam to South Asia

Why were the Europeans wanting to regain control of Jerusalem?

• Control of Jerusalem gave the crusaders the opportunity to regain money lost in battle.

• It was considered a Holy Land, because this is where Jesus' tomb was located.

• There were important artifacts that were equivalent to the value of gold.

• It was a place were lots of trade took place as well as religious ceremonies.

Where did the Muslims originate?

• The Arabian Pennisula

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Byzantine Empire

Why did the prophet Mohammad flee Mecca?

• He wanted to begin the crusade against the Muslims.

• He angered many Muslims due to his belief that there was only one God.

• The angel Gabriel sent him a message that it was unsafe in Mecca.

• He was tired of the religion Islam, so he traveled to discover other religions.

The prophet Mohammad tries to convert the Jewish people of Medina (the town he fled to from Mecca) to belief in one god, Allah. What was a result of his attempts to convert these people? Select TWO answers.

• Mohammad's followers escape from him.

• Some Jews were enslaved, killed or kicked out of Medina.

• Conflicts between the Medina Jews and Mohammad's Muslims take place.

• The angel, Gabriel, visited Mohammad and told him to stop fighting against the Jews.