Studies Weekly Crusades Bring Change

How long did the Crusades last?

• about 200 years

• about 100 years

• about 1000 years

• about 50 years

What was the ultimate result of the Crusades?

• The Christians retook the Holy Land from the Muslims

• The Muslims took parts of Europe and began a new empire

• The Muslims retook the Holy Land from the Christians

• The Christians converted the Muslims

How did culture change as a result of the Crusades?

• Christianity became the dominant religion of the Middle East

• Islam became the dominant religion of Europe

• ideas, resources, materials, and technology was exchanged

• monarchs gained more power, while the pope lost power

Which groups (in Europe) gained more rights as a result of the Crusades?

• women

• serfs

• the very poor

• the middle class

• the upper class

The series of holy wars fought between Europeans Christians and the Ottoman Turks are known as?

• The Crusades

• The Civil War

• The Diaspora

• World War 1

This groups invasion of the Byzantine Empire lead to Emperor Alexius I call for aid from the west and triggered the first crusade?

• Persians

• Macedonians

• Portuguese

• Ottoman Turks

What promise did Pope Urban II make to those who answered his call when he called for a holy war?

• Each soldier would receive 10 pounds of gold and silver

• Their tax debts will be forgiven.

• Those who fight and die are guaranteed a spot in heaven.

• They will be lands or fiefs for their service.

What was one of the main economic impacts of the Crusades on Europe?

• Increased trade with the East

• Decline in agricultural production

• Isolation from Asian markets

• Decrease in urbanization

Which city was a major target during the Crusades due to its religious significance?

• Constantinople

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Cairo

What was a significant technological advancement that Europeans gained from the Crusades?

• Gunpowder

• The compass

• The astrolabe

• The printing press