European Exploration Quiz

Why is Jerusalem important for Christians?

• Muhammad used to face towards Jerusalem.

• Jerusalem is not important to Christians.

• Jesus lived and died in this area.

Why is Jerusalem important to Muslims?

• Believe Muhammad rose to heaven from Jerusalem. (Dome of the Rock)

• Believe Jesus was a prophet.

• Believe Jewish people should be in charge

Why is Jerusalem important to Jewish people?

• Biblically, it's known as the Promised Land.

• It's where Muhammad faced to pray

• It was where Jesus lived.

How many crusades did they have in total?

• 32

• 9

• 120

What was the goal of the Crusades?

• To take back the holy sites from the Muslims

• To take back the holy sites from the Jewish people

• To dominate the world

What was an unplanned result of the Crusades?

• European merchants got Covid

• European merchants all died

• European merchants gained access to spices, sugar, silk, and other goods from India and China

Who was the middle man between European merchants and Asian merchants?

• Nebraskan Merchants

• Arab merchants

• Taiwanese Merchants

What did European explorers hope to find on their trip to the New World?

• A direct water route to Kansas

• A direct water route to Russia

• A direct water route to Asia

Who took over Europe and made it stronger during the Renaissance?

• Monarchs (kings and queens)

• Feudal Lords

• Samurai

Name three technologies that helped sailors get across the ocean faster

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Three-Masted Ship