Crusades
What was the primary goal of the First Crusade?
reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control
What was the Black Death, and when did it occur?
Deadly plague/disease. Arrived in Europe in 1347
Name one advancement from the middle ages.
art
architecture
technology
literature
What factors contributed to the rise of towns in medieval Europe?
Agricultural Advancements:
Growth of Markets:
Protection and Security:
Development of guilds:
Influence of Fairs:
What were the main countries involved in the Hundred Years' War?
England and France
What was a political outcome of the Crusades?
Weakening of Feudalism:
Increased Royal Power:
Religious Division:
How did the Black Death spread throughout Europe?
rats
How did the printing press influence the spread of knowledge in Europe?
Allowed information to be printed and sent out faster and further to many peoples.
Describe the living conditions in medieval towns.
Waste Disposal
Water Contamination
Bad Hygiene
Which English king was forced to sign the Magna Carta?
King John
What was an economic outcome of the Crusades?
Increased Trade:
New Goods and Technologies:
Foundation for Exploration:
Merchant Class:
How many people were killed because of the black plague?
1/3 of the population (25-30 million people in Europe alone)
What movie(s) were referenced in our slideshow pertaining to advancements in the Middle Ages?
Shrek and/or The Hunchback of Notre Dame
What movie did Mrs. Muller tell you to watch for homework last week!
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
What year was the Magna Carta Written?
1215