The Crusades and The Black Death

What was one of the economic impacts of the Crusades?

• Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East

• Decline in European agricultural production

• Isolation of European economies

• Decrease in demand for luxury goods

The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated, supported, and sometimes directed by which of the following entities?

• The Roman Empire

• The Catholic Church

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

What happened to the Catholic cities or outposts in 1291?

• They stayed in control.

• They fell.

Fill in the blank: The cultural effect of the Crusades was ______. Evidence: 'Crusaders brought ideas like advances in medicine and translations of Greek and Roman works.' Explanation: 'Cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East introduced new knowledge, revitalizing European learning and technology.'

• Positive.

• Negative.

• Neutral.

• Insignificant.

Pope Urban II called for a significant event in November 1096. What was it?

• The First Crusade

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Council of Trent

• The Diet of Worms

Christians believed they were fighting for what during the Crusades?

• Economic gain

• Territorial expansion

• Religious salvation and control of holy sites

• Political power

The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam

• Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism

• Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

What was the result of the First Crusade?

• The crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem.

• The crusaders were defeated and returned home.

• The crusaders never made it to Jerusalem.

What Muslim leader reconquered Jerusalem after the 2nd Crusade?

• William the Conqueror

• Saladin

• Richard I

• Ibn Batuta

Who called for the First Crusade?

• Saladin

• Pope Urban II

• Gregory VII

• Richard I