High Middle Ages

The Crusades officially began in 1096 after the Turks invaded _____________ and the Pope asked feudal kings for help

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

• the Roman Empire

• the Byzantine Empire

The pope offered all who joined the Crusades

• the power to rule any captured cities.

• money from the riches they found in the captured cities.

• a free and clear path to heaven.

• nothing.

How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim Empire?

• They were forced to give up their religions and convert to Islam

• Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed

• They were treated as equal citizens with Muslims

• They were allowed to become first-class citizens upon converting to Islam.

They were falsely accused of poisoning wells and starting the plague

• Christians

• Muslims

• Heretics

• Jews

How did the plague impact Europe?

• People started to question the church

• 2/3 of the population died

• It contributed to the decline of feudalism

• All are correct

The Black Plague was thought to be brought to Western Europe through the —

• trade routes

• Crusades

• Mongol invasions

• Viking raids

Pope who called the Council of Clermont where he urged knights to reclaim Holy Land

• Richard I

• Urban II

• Frederick II

Why were the Crusades fought?

• To find the Holy Grail and gain eternal life.

• To forge a bond between Christians, Jews and Muslims.

• To regain Jerusalem from the control of Muslims

What were the series of wars between Christians and Muslims called?

• Crusades

• Strikes

• I forgot

• Reconquista

A lasting result of the Crusades was

• the strengthening of the Byzantine Empire.

• a more rapid increase in trade and travel among Europeans.

• an increase in the power and prestige of the Church.