Unit 4 Middle Ages & The Crusades

Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism?

• Feudalism began as a way to protect those on pilgrimages to Jerusalem.

• Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.

• Feudalism served to spread Christianity throughout Western Europe.

• The rise of feudalism marked the end of the Medieval Age.

What are the Crusades?

• Holy Wars started by monks and nuns

• A collection of poems

• Holy Wars to reclaim the Holy Land

• Special prayer service given by priests

What made Europeans feel united together after the Roman Empire didn't anymore?

• Serfs

• Kings

• Christianity

• Charlamagne

Did the Crusades achieve their goal?

• Yes

• No

Why would people join the Crusades?

• to gain wealth and land

• to please the king and his lords

• to defend Jesus and be cleansed of sin

• A, B, & C are correct

• both A and C are correct

Which of these statements about the Crusades is true?

• Crusaders brought Islamic culture, architecture, and medicine back to Europe

• Crusaders were welcomed by Muslims, who wanted to help driving the Jews from the Holy Land

• trade diminished across Europe as fighting destroyed roads and bridges

Which best describes the influence of the Church during the Middle Ages?

• 
  A child from almost every family became a monk or nun in the Church

• The Church encouraged people of other religions to settle in Europe

• Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church

• Church officials and kings worked separately to govern countries

Attacks by Vikings and other invaders weakening of centralized

government decision of nobles to take over local defense.

The list above is describing

• the economic consequences of feudalism

• 
  the political relationships under feudalism

• the reasons for the development of feudalism

• the development of social classes during feudalism

Who called for the first crusade to free the Holy Land?

• Chalamegne

• Pope Urban II

• Saladin

• Alexander

Feudalism is a strict social and political system where land owners grant people land and other rewards in exchange for ___________________ or ________________.

• Money, honor

• Military service, money

• Military service, labor

• 
  Labor, loyalty