WorksheetsMedieval Times in the Middle East History Quiz
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did Pope Urban II call for a Crusade in 1095?
To protect Christian lands from invaders
To assist Alexius I against the Seljuk Turks
To defend Europe from foreign attacks
To support a Christian ruler in need
What was the main goal of Christian armies during the Crusades?
To take control of Holy Land and Jerusalem from Muslims
To learn about Muslim science and medicine
To open trade routes to Asia for goods from east and west
To expand Christian lands across Europe
What was the Spanish Inquisition trying to discover?
Jews and Muslims practicing their old religion
People refusing to pay taxes
Citizens questioning the king’s political power
People helping foreign armies against Spain
Which of these items were brought to Europe by Crusaders?
Cotton, sugar, apricots, mirrors
Rice, silk, tea, spices
Wool, cheese, iron, wine
Gold, silver, pottery, oil
What happened to Muslims after the Reconquista in Spain?
They lost land and political control
They kept all their lands and rights
They gained trade advantages over Christians
They became leaders in Christian kingdoms
How were Jewish communities affected by the Crusades?
They were attacked, robbed, and forced from homes
They gained political power in Europe
They controlled trade routes in the Middle East
They fought alongside Crusader armies
Which empire conquered the Byzantine Empire?
Seljuk Turks
Ottoman Empire
Mongols
Mughals
The Mughal Empire introduced Islam mainly to which region?
Anatolia
Most of India
West Africa
Eastern Europe
Why was the Islamic world’s location helpful for trade?
It was at the crossroads of major trade routes
It had many rivers and freshwater sources
Its deserts prevented attacks from outsiders
Its armies controlled Europe and Asia
Who called Christians to fight in the First Crusade?
Pope Urban II
Genghis Khan
Charlemagne
Saladin
What could lead to punishment during the Spanish Inquisition?
Secretly following Judaism or Islam
Refusing to work in trades or farms
Helping Crusaders in battle
Questioning the king’s power
How did Christians view the Crusades?
Christians saw it as holy
Muslims led the Crusades
Christians supported the Crusades fully
Christians agreed it was for trade only
How did Muslims view the Crusades?
Muslims defended their territory
Muslims led the Crusades
Muslims supported the Crusades fully
Muslims agreed it was all about trade
How did Jews view the Crusades?
Jews were caught in the middle
Jews led the Crusades
Jews supported the Crusades fully
Jews said not enough fighting
What was the Christian purpose of the Crusades?
To reclaim Holy Land and gain forgiveness for sins
To expand into Muslim lands for trading purposes
To build castles across Europe
To defeat Genghis Khan’s empire
What is cultural diffusion?
Spread of ideas, goods, or technology from one culture to another
Separation of societies by religion in multiple areas
Decline of kingdoms or empires all over Africa
Creation of a new religion in the Middle East
How did Muslim innovations impact the world? (Pick 4)
Preserved knowledge, improved science, medicine, and math
Reduced trade with other regions
Imroved Math
Improved Medicine
Improved Science
What was the Reconquista?
Christian kingdoms reclaiming Spain from Muslim rulers
Building Islamic libraries and schools in Spain
A trade agreement with North Africa and Spain
Peace between Christians and Muslims
Which empire blended Muslim and Hindu culture and built the Taj Mahal?
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Safavid Empire
Byzantine Empire
Who was Genghis Khan? (Pick 2)
Leader of the Mongols
Pope calling for the First Crusade
King of China
Muslim ruler of India
Leader who created the largest land empire
How did Genghis Khan affect global connections?
Increased trade and cultural exchange between East and West
Reduced trade along the Silk Road between North and South
Closed borders to all merchants to the North
Spread European culture to Asia
Which empire promoted Persian culture and made Shia Islam the state religion?
Safavid Empire
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Which was a long-term result of the Crusades?
Increased trade and cultural exchange
Permanent European control of Jerusalem
Decrease of European knowledge of Muslims
End of religion in Europe
Which items are examples of Muslim architecture?
Domes, arches, minarets
Gothic cathedrals
Stone castles
Wooden bridges
Why did Christians believe fighting in the Crusades helped them spiritually?
Their sins would be forgiven
They would gain wealth and power
They would learn foreign languages
They would conquer new lands
What is an empire?
Lands or peoples under a single ruler
A religious building
A trade route
A type of army
What were trade routes used for?
Exchanging goods, ideas, and culture
Building castles and fortresses
Performing religious rituals
Training armies for battle
Which group did NOT interact with Crusaders?
Muslims
Jews
Vikings
Christians
What did Europeans learn from Muslims during the Crusades?
Science, math, medicine, and new goods
How to convert to Islam
How to stop trade
Military strategies only
Which empire was centered in Turkey and expanded Islam, architecture, and trade?
Ottoman Empire
Mughal Empire
Safavid Empire
Byzantine Empire
Why did the Crusades increase trade in Europe?
Europeans discovered new goods from the Middle East
Europe conquered all of Asia by warfare
Christians moved to Africa from Europe
Muslim armies were defeated everywhere by Christians
What are products that Europeans gained access to because of trading with the Middle East? (Pick 4)
Sugar
Lemons
Potatoes
Perfume
Mirrors
What was a key effect of the Spanish Inquisition on Jews?
Expulsion from Spain
Gaining political offices
Increased trade opportunities
Learning new sciences
Which of these was a reason Christians joined the Crusades?
To have sins forgiven by fighting in a holy war
To trade spices with India
To escape the Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
To learn the language of Arabic
How did Muslims preserve, or save, knowledge?
Libraries, observatories, and medical textbooks
Building castles and bridges
Making Christians write down they lost the Crusades in books
Converting Europeans to Islam
Which innovations helped Muslim sailors and travelers while traveling?
Astrolabe and Compass
Papermaking and Astrolabe
Algebra and Compass
Domes and Papermaking
What are achievements Muslims made in the medical field?
Created a textbook for medical students in Europe
Created teaching centers for doctors in training
Spread the Indian concept of zero (0)
Advanced surgery by putting patients out
Made a collection of accurate maps, known as an atlas
Which empire connected trade routes across East and West in the 1200s?
Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan
Safavid Empire under Genghis Khan
Mughal Empire under Genghis Khan
Ottoman Empire under Genghis Khan
What was one effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Increased trade and new goods from the Middle East
Loss of all Muslim knowledge
Permanent control of Jerusalem
Decline in cultural exchange
How did the Spanish Inquisition affect Muslims in Spain?
Forced to convert, flee, or follow strict Christian rule
Gained land and political power from the Jews
Became leaders of trade routes for all the Middle East
Joined European armies freely
Which is an example of a Muslim contribution to math? (Pick 3)
Algebra
Geometry
Popularize Arabic numerals
Popularize Roman numerals
Spread Indian conept of zero (0)
Which invention would help preserve and spread knowledge?
Papermaking
Chess
Compass
Astrolabe
How did Muslims show that learning was important? (pick 2)
Built schools
Built libraries
Forced math fact Friday
Built towers
How did the Crusades, Reconquista, and Inquisition reshape the medieval world?
Increased trade, cultural exchange, and caused persecution
Ended religion and fighting in Europe and Asia
Created lasting peace for all groups across the Mediterranean
Spread democracy to Africa and Asia
Why was Genghis Khan viewed as a villain? (Pick 3)
He was known for being a mass killer of innocent people
He was greatly feared for being ruthless towards the leaders of his rivals
He betrayed his friends to gain total power
He united all of the nomadic tribes into a single empire
He pushed for progress by creating a writing system.
Why was Genghis Khan viewed as a hero? (Pick 4)
He outlawed the buying and selling of women.
He was greatly feared for being ruthless towards the leaders of his rivals
He promoted people based on their skill and ability instead of giving jobs to friends
He united all of the nomadic tribes into a single giant empire
He created a writing system, allowed freedom of religion, and counted the population.
