Crusades
What were the Crusades?
a series of wars between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land, from 1096 CE - 1200s.
What did Pope Urban claim Christians will get if they join the Crusade in the Council of Clermont?
Forgiveness from sins.
What three trade networks did the Black Death spread on?
Silk Road, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean Complex.
Where is the Holy Land?
Jerusalem, Modern day Israel/Palestine. Middle East
The Muslims maintain control of Jerusalem. The Catholics begin to trade more. The Byzantine Empire became weak.
What role did the Mongols play in spreading the Black Death.
They made trade safer on the Silk Road, also used infected people as a weapon.
Ancient Hebrews (Judaism), Roman Polytheists, Orthodox Christians, Muslims.
What was the cause of the Black Death?
Yerseinia Pestits found in rats, carried by fleas.
What is a political effect of the Black Death?
The Catholic Church's power slowly declined, Feudalism eventually fell, and peasants gained more power.
Why is the Holy Land important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
All three religions have prophets who either migrated to this region or was born there. They also have holy cites (The Wailing Wall, The Dome of the Rock, the Holy Sepulcher)
How did the Black Death spread?
It spread through trade on land and sea.
What are economic effects of the Black Death?
Projects were stopped, people weren't able to pay their loans, peasants who survived were paid higher wages, peasants gained a little more power and wealth.
Who asked the Pope for help against the Seljuk Turks before the First Crusade?
Alexius I
How many people died from the Black Death.
Millions. 1/3 to 1/2 of Europe
What are some social effects of the Black Death?
People neglected their loves ones, Some people lost faith in religion, the Catholic Church looked ineffective.