The Crusades & Its Effects

How many are estimated to have died in the so called Holy Wars?

Who were the Christians trying to take control of the Holy Land from during the Crusades?

When did the Crusades begin?

What did Alexius promise Pope Urban in exchange for help against the Muslim soldiers?

What year were the Christians ran out of the Holy Land?

Explain what happened to trade in the Mediterranean in response to the Crusades.

Explain how the blend of cultures took place after the Crusades between the East & West.

Explain how the knowledge from the East & West blended and was shared after the Crusades.

Provide a overall explanation of how the Crusades changed Europe and led to exploration.