Crusades Advanced
What caused the Third Crusade?
Saladin captured Jerusalem in 1187
What was the main teaching method at medieval universities?
Lectures
What subjects were studied at medieval universities?
Theology, law, medicine,
What major theme connects medieval universities and Aquinas?
Growth of learning and intellectual debate
How mnay digits of Pi have been calculated
314 Trillion
Did the Third Crusade recapture Jerusalem?
No, but Christians gained access to holy sites
How were books produced in medieval universities?
Copied by hand
Who were many university teachers?
Clergy members
How did the Crusades affect kings?
Kings gained more power over nobles
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What happened during the Fourth Crusade?
Crusaders attacked Constantinople instead of Jerusalem
Why was medieval education difficult?
Books were rare and education was expensive
How did the Church influence universities?
The Church controlled much learning and funding
Explain why the Church supported the Crusades so strongly. (Outside of reclaiming Jerusalem)
The Church wanted to unite Christians, increase religious authority, and expand influence over European society and politics.
42 Languages, like Russian & French, use "ananas" to label which fruit?
Pineapple
What was the Children’s Crusade?
A poorly organized movement involving mostly young people and poor participants
How did religion influence medieval Europe?
Religion strongly shaped politics, warfare, and education
Why did students travel long distances to universities?
Universities were limited and specialized
Explain why the Crusades increased contact between Europe and the Middle East.
Crusaders, merchants, and travelers brought back goods, ideas, technologies, and knowledge through expanded trade and cultural interaction.
May 11th is remembered as the official consecrated of which city in history
constantinople
Evaluate whether the Crusades strengthened or weakened Europe overall.
Accept evidence-based arguments involving trade, kings, religion, Byzantium, and intellectual exchange
Explain how universities reflected the growth and stability of medieval Europe after 1000.
Growing trade, cities, governments, and Church administration increased demand for educated officials and literacy
Explain how universities helped prepare Europe for the Renaissance.
They preserved Greek and Roman knowledge, spread intellectual debate, and increased literacy and scholarship
Compare the long-term impact of the Crusades with the long-term impact of universities or Aquinas on Europe.
trade, politics, learning, religion, Renaissance foundations, and intellectual life
"... stick your head in the microwave and give yourself a tan..." Lyrics come from which artist, song title, or movie
Weird Al
Dave
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