Crusades/Plague

What would be the best title for the partial diagram shown below?

• Desire to be free from feudalism.

• Defense of the Holy Land.

• Forgiveness of sins.

• Desire for wealth from the Middle East.

Which event is referenced in this quote?

• Enlightenment.

• French Revolution.

• Glorious Revolution.

• Crusades.

Identify one reason why Emperor Alexios I Komnenos sent this letter to Pope Urban II in 1093.

• The Mongols were threatening the Byzantine Empire, so the emperor asked the Pope for weapons.

• The emperor feared that the Muslim Turks would attack Constantinople, so he asked the Pope for help.

• The Byzantine Empire was expanding rapidly and the emperor wanted to warn the Pope.

• The emperor led the Turks into battle, defeated the Muslims, and asked the Pope if he wanted part of the treasure.

What area of Europe was the least affected by the Black Death?

¿Qué zona de Europa fue la menos afectada por la peste negra?

• Southwest Europe

• Mediterranean coast

• Eastern Europe

• British Isles

What was a direct result of the Crusades?

• Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East.

• Islamic kingdoms expanded across Europe.

• Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem.

• Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia.

What was a direct result of the Black Death in Europe?

• The rate of urbanization increased.

• A shortage of workers developed.

• Food crops had to be imported from America.

• German states dominated trade in the eastern Mediterranean.

Based on the information shown on the map, the Black Death spread to Europe as a result of contact with:

• West African traders

• Asian merchants

• Scandinavian traders

• Explorers returning from the Americas

Based on the map, what is a valid conclusion about the Black Death:

• Japan was the first place where it occurred.

• The highest victim rates occurred in Mogadishu and Foochow.

• The disease affected people in North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

• The outbreak mainly spread from west to east.

During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily due to:

• The resurgence of trade

• Chinese exploration overseas

• European colonial policies

• New agricultural practices

In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?

• from Europe to the Americas

• from Africa to Southeast Asia

• from Asia to Europe

• from America to Asia