The Crusades
What was the primary goal of the Crusades?
To conquer the Holy Land.
Name an agricultural change (Agricultural Revolution) that took place during the High Middle Ages.
Iron plow, harness (for horses), windmill, 3 Field System
Why was the Magna Carta important?
It stated that the monarch must obey the law
It allowed the monarch to abolish Parliament
It limited the power of the pope
It stated that the monarch must obey the law
I became the King of England after defeating my rival at the Battle of Hastings. Who am I?
William the Conquereor
Who is the author of the Harry Potter Book series?
J.K. Rowling
Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades?
1.Most Muslims converted to Christianity.
2.Muslims attacked and conquered Constantinople.
3.Muslims defended Jerusalem because it was sacred to them.
3.Muslims defended Jerusalem because it was sacred to them.
True or False? New farming technologies led to a decrease in population.
False
What was the Domesday Book and why was it created?
A census (population count) for tax purposes.
I lost much of my power as I was forced to sign The Magna Carta. Who am I?
King John I
Which planet in our solar system is known as the "red planet?"
Mars
True or False? Whether you were a Noble, Merchant, or Peasant/Serf, you each had a different reason (motive) for particiapting in the Crusades.
True
Name one change that took place during the Commercial Revolution.
Introduction of 1.partnerships, 2.bills of exchange, 3.credit, 4.permanent towns as trade fairs became centers of commerce.
Name a "Claim to fame" of Henry II. (Hint: How did Henry expand the system of royal Justice?)
1. Helped establish "Common Law"
2. Helped establish the "Jury System."
I called on Christians to fight in the First Crusade. Who am I?
Pope Urban II
What ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Why have the Crusades been called "history's most successful failures?"
Did not achieve goals but brought desirable changes, such as increased trade and cultural diffusion.
What group started to dominate economic life in medieval towns during the High Middle Ages?
apprentices
merchants
lords and vassals
the clergy
Merchants
What was the "power of the purse" and who held it?
The ability to tax. This was held by Parliament.
I banished the practice of "Lay Investiture" (the ability of anyone outside the clergy to appoint Bishops). Who am I?
Pope Gregory VII
What is the currency of Japan?
Japanese Yen
What changed and thus, made the 4th Crusade very significant?
Christians began fighting each other instead of Muslims. It changed from a religious war to one of self-gain.
Guilds were a system for specialized workers in the medieval times. To advance in the Guild, you must first start as _____, then become a _____, and eventually become a _______.
Apprentice, Journeyman, Guild Master
What was the Concordat of Worms?
A compromise Between Pope Gregory VIII and Henry IV. The overall effect is that the nobles get more power, the pope gets to install the bishops, and there is a separation between the Church and the State.
I was the Muslim leader of The First Crusade. Who am I?
Saladin
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale