Crusades Advanced
Medieval Society
Universities Advanced
Big Ideas
Thoughts
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What caused the Third Crusade?

Saladin captured Jerusalem in 1187

200

 What was the main teaching method at medieval universities?

 Lectures

200

What subjects were studied at medieval universities?

 Theology, law, medicine,

200

What major theme connects medieval universities and Aquinas?

 Growth of learning and intellectual debate

200

How mnay digits of Pi have been calculated 

314 Trillion 

400

 Did the Third Crusade recapture Jerusalem?

No, but Christians gained access to holy sites

400

 How were books produced in medieval universities?

 Copied by hand

400

 Who were many university teachers?

 Clergy members

400

How did the Crusades affect kings?

 Kings gained more power over nobles

400

In the Lego Batman Movie, how many abs does batman have?

9
600

 What happened during the Fourth Crusade?

Crusaders attacked Constantinople instead of Jerusalem

600

 Why was medieval education difficult?

Books were rare and education was expensive

600

How did the Church influence universities?

The Church controlled much learning and funding

600

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.

600

42 Languages, like Russian & French, use "ananas" to label which fruit? 

Pineapple

800

 What was the Children’s Crusade?

 A poorly organized movement involving mostly young people and poor participants

800

 How did religion influence medieval Europe?

 Religion strongly shaped politics, warfare, and education

800

 Why did students travel long distances to universities?

 Universities were limited and specialized

800

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.

800

May 11th is remembered as the official consecrated of which city in history 

constantinople

1000

 Evaluate whether the Crusades strengthened or weakened Europe overall.

 Accept evidence-based arguments involving trade, kings, religion, Byzantium, and intellectual exchange

1000

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

1000

Explain how universities helped prepare Europe for the Renaissance.

They preserved Greek and Roman knowledge, spread intellectual debate, and increased literacy and scholarship

1000

 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

1000

"... stick your head in the microwave and give yourself a tan..." Lyrics come from which artist, song title, or movie 

Weird Al

Dave 

Transformers