Medieval Europe
Identify and locate a geographic feature of Europe.
The Alps, Atlantic Ocean, or the English Channel.
How did the Crusades affect religious populations in Europe?
They heightened tensions between Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
: Identify a geographic feature of Southwest Asia.
Arabian Peninsula, Persian Gulf, or Red Sea.
Identify a geographic feature of West Africa.
Niger River, Sahara, or Gulf of Guinea.
How did the spread of Christianity impact Europe?
It unified various tribes under a common religion and culture.
What role did monasteries play in medieval Europe?
They preserved knowledge and spread the Catholic Church.
What was one effect of the Black Death on Europe?
It significantly reduced the global population and altered social structures.
What is the significance of the diffusion of Islam?
It spread culture and the Arabic language throughout North Africa and Southwest Asia.
What was the role of Timbuktu in West Africa?
It was a center of trade, culture, and learning.
What was the effect of the Crusades on European trade?
They opened new trade routes and increased cultural exchanges.
How did Charlemagne shape medieval Europe?
He created the Holy Roman Empire and established Christianity as its religion.
Describe the Hundred Years’ War.
A conflict that shaped English culture and saw figures like Henry V and Joan of Arc emerge.
What contributions did Islamic scholars make?
They advanced art, medicine, science, and mathematics.
How did the Trans-Saharan caravan trade impact West Africa?
It facilitated the exchange of salt, gold, and enslaved people.
How did the Black Death influence the Renaissance?
It led to a labor shortage that shifted power to the working class and changed social dynamics.
What are feudalism and manorialism?
Social systems that structured medieval Europe’s economy and society.
How did Joan of Arc contribute to the Hundred Years’ War?
She promoted a peaceful end to the war and inspired French troops.
How did the Caspian Sea influence trade?
It served as a crucial route for commerce in the region.
Who was Mansa Musa?
The Malian king known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and wealth.
What cultural contributions did the Islamic Golden Age bring to Europe?
Advances in science, mathematics, and philosophy influenced European thought.
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
It limited the power of the monarch and established the rule of law.
What was Henry V's role in the Hundred Years’ War?
He helped shape English culture and language through his leadership.
Describe the impact of Arabic language diffusion.
It unified diverse cultures under a common language.
What was the significance of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?
It demonstrated the wealth of the Mali Empire and spread Islamic culture.
How did African kingdoms influence European trade?
They became key trade partners for gold and other resources, affecting European economies.