Crusades and Livonia

The Crusades have shaped the way in which the West views the East, leading to a legacy of mistrust and ___.

What was one of the positive outcomes of the Crusades?

• Increased trade and cultural exchange between the East and the West

• Decline in trade and cultural exchange

• Isolation of the East from the West

• No impact on trade and cultural exchange

What was the result of the Children's Crusade?

• A. Many young people were tragically killed

• B. Many young people were successfully rescued

• C. Many young people became leaders of the crusade

• D. Many young people were celebrated as heroes

How did the Crusades contribute to the rise of the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration?

• By introducing new ideas, technologies, and goods from the Middle East

• By stimulating trade and economic growth in Europe

• By encouraging the spread of knowledge and cultural exchange

• By establishing new trade routes and connections with other civilizations

How have the conflicts between Christians and Muslims during the Crusades impacted the Middle East in the long term?

What impact did the Crusades have on the economy of Europe?

• A. Economic growth and increased trade

• B. Economic decline and decreased trade

• C. No impact on the economy

• D. Isolation from other economies

How did the Crusades affect the cultural exchange between the East and the West? (ONE correct answer)

• A. Increased cultural exchange and knowledge sharing

• B. Decreased cultural exchange and knowledge sharing

• C. No impact on cultural exchange

• D. Isolation of cultures

How did the Crusades affect Livonia?

• The conquest of Livonia has led to the domination of Latin form of Christianity

• The role of the Brotherhood of the Sword increased.

• The relationship with Kiev Rus' and Eastern Christians have improved.

• Livonia has become part of the European cultural and economic world

How was the conquest of Livonia justified? (multiple correct answers)

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  A. In 1215, the 4th Lateran Council declared that Livonia, which is also known as Maarjamaa, is the land of Mary.

• B. Livonia was holy ground under protection of God, irrigated by the blood of martyrs

• C. Crusaders were interested in economic profits

• D. Livonian crusade was compared to Jerusalem crusade, crusaders were promised remission of sins

Who was Hendrik of Livonia?

• A German missionary, Dominican monk

• An author of the chronicle depicting the conquest of Livonia

• A Papal emissary in the Baltic

• A member of the Brotherhood of the Sword