The Crusades
In which century did the first crusade begin?
11th century (1096)
In which century did witch hunts reach their peak?
17th century
What is meant by religious fundamentalism?
What does the term theodicy mean?
Justification of god (in the face of evil and suffering)
Where in the Bible can the ten commandments be found?
Exodus (20) and Deuteronomy (5)
Which pope initiated the first crusade?
Urban II
What was a common accusation against alleged witches?
Name a religion that has fundamentalist movements
Christianity, Islam, Judaism...
What central problem does Theodicy address?
Why an all-powerfu and benevolent God permits suffering
What is the first commandment?
You shall have no other gods before me
What was the primary goal of the crusaders?
reclaim the holy land
What role did the church play in witch hunts?
legitimized and supported persecution through inquisitions and sermons
What dangers can arise from religious fundamentalism?
Intolerance, extremism, conflicts
What was Leibniz's point about Theodicy?
We live in the best of all worlds
How many of the ten commandments relate to interactions with others?
Six
Name a significant city captured during the crusades
jerusalem
Name a well-known literary work that contributed to the witch hunts
Malleus maleficarum
How can interfaith dialogue counteract fundamentalism?
By promoting understanding, tolerance, and shared values
What major event in the last century sparked ongoing debates about Theodicy?
Holocaust
How are the ten commandments viewed in Judaism?
Central ethical guidelines
What were the long-term impacts of the crusades on Europe and the Middle East?
Cultural exchange, economic ties, ongoing religious tensions
How were the witch hunts addressed in later centuries?
Critical historical research
Narcisism, lonelyness, etc.
Name at least two different answers for the theodicy question (excluding Leibniz)
Suffering as punishment/to strengthen character/god has no power but instead suffers with us/test of faith/...
Which is the most important of the ten commandments and why?
Any one as long as the reasoning is somewhat sound