Middle Ages Part 2 Review

How did the increased interaction between Europe and Asia during the Crusades impact European politics?

• It inspired monarchs to explore and develop trade with the New World.

• It forced monarchs into isolationism.

• It increased the power of the Catholic Church.

• It weakened the power of the monarchs as war ended most trade.

In what way could the Crusades be viewed as a failure?

• The Holy Land was completely destroyed.

• New ideas and inventions spread into Europe.

• Crusaders never gained permanent control of the Holy Land.

• Trade between Europe and Asia increased.

Why did European leaders begin the Crusades in the 11th century? Select two that apply.

• to remove Muslim rulers from the Holy Land

• to spread democracy into Asia

• to increase the influence of the Catholic Church

• to protect European colonies in Africa

• to reopen the Silk Road

The Crusades led to military conflicts between which two regions?

• Europe and the Middle East

• China and Japan

• India and the Middle East

• Japan and Europe

What impact did the Crusades have on the feudal system?

• They reinforced feudalism because it strengthened the bonds between nobles and peasants.

• They encouraged feudalism since more peasants took on military roles for the nobles.

• They ended feudalism since nobles and peasants adopted the economic system used in the Holy Land.

• They weakened feudalism since many nobles were killed or lost their wealth and fortunes.

Which two religious groups battled over the Holy City of Jerusalem during the Crusades?

• Jews and Muslims

• Jews and Christians

• Muslims and Christians

• Jews and Christians

Which wars took place over centuries in the Middle East and Europe between Muslims and Christians?

• the Hundred Years War

• the Trade Conflicts

• the Thirty Years War

• the Crusades

According to this chart, which is a true statement?

• The Crusades were an immediate failure for Europe.

• The Crusades took place across several centuries and locations.

• The Crusades were an overwhelming success for Europe.

• The Crusades did not have the support of different nations.

What is one characteristic of the routes taken by crusaders?

• No crusaders traveled by sea.

• Many crusaders traveled through Rome.

• Few crusaders actually made it to their destination.

• Most crusaders traveled through Constantinople.

In this quote, Pope Urban is calling for soldiers to take part in what event?

• Hundred Years' War

• Defending trade routes

• Crusades

• Fighting the black plague