Crusades - Basics
What city became the main focus of the Crusades?
Jerusalem
Why was Jerusalem important to many people?
It was a holy city/important to their religion.
Which society became wealthy because it controlled gold and trade?
Mali - Africa
Which civilization is known for its giant stone heads?
Olmec
What does holy mean?
Sacred or very important to a religion.
People from Europe traveled in what direction to reach the Holy Land: east or west?
east
Why did some Christians travel to Jerusalem before the Crusades?
To visit a holy place / pilgrimage.
What trade network connected China with distant parts of the world?
Which civilization built Tenochtitlan, a large city
Aztecs
What is religion?
Jerusalem is a holy city for what three religions?
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Why did control of the Holy Land lead to conflict?
Different groups wanted control of land that was religiously important.
What river helped Mali with farming, travel, and trade?
Niger River
What civilization is known to have traded jade and obsidian
Olmecs
What is the difference between monotheism and polythesim?
What were the Crusades?
A series of religious wars involving Christians and Muslims
Why did Pope Urban II ask people to join the Crusades?
To fight for/control the Holy Land.
After the Roman Empire weakened in Western Europe, what institution became an important source of stability and power?
The Christian Church
Sumer was located in...
Mesopotamia
Muslims practice what religion?
Islam
What European religious leader called for the First Crusade?
Pope Urban II
Give two reasons people joined the Crusades.
Religion/faith, control of the Holy Land, helping other Christians
Draw and label the social hierarchy described in feudalism
King
Lords
Knights
Peasants
The Aztecs controlled other groups and gained wealth by requiring what?
Tribute
What is a Pilgrimage?
A journey to a holy/religious place.