World History Review Part 3

Reconquista- To take back the Iberian Peninsula

What was the movement that Christians launched in Europe

The Christian Crusaders laid Siege in Syria for 9 months, then eventually they fought their way into the city of Jerusalem. Some of the Crusaders remained in the Holy Land

Describe the First Crusade

They ruled part of the Byzantine Empire which was predominantly a Christian Empire and they were worried about the Seljuk advance to the east

Why were the Seljuk Turks seen as a threat to Christians

The fate of the Holy Land especially Jerusalem

What were the Christians worried about

Pope Urban II

Who was responsible for instigating Europeans to take back the Holy Land?

Muslim merchants earned well from trade with Europe which helped fund new Mosques and religious schools

What is the most beneficial impact of the Crusades on the Muslims

Monarchs grew more powerful and feudalism was weakened

Name a positive impact of the Crusades on the political power in Europe

Increase use of money in Europe banking developed

Name a positive impact of the Crusades on the Christians in regards to money

Many lives were lost wounded or sickened from Battle

Name one negative impact that is similar for both the Muslims and the Christians

Negative

In one word describe the impact of the Crusades on the Jews

Mongols made Persian the language of government, rebuilds the cities they had destroyed and encouraged learning, the Arts and trade

Describe all of the way Islam brought the Mongol empire together

Infighting-local rulers controlled different regions

What was the main problem that the Mongol Empire suffered from

Islam

What religion helped bring Unity to the Mongols

Genghis Khan

Who was the leader of the Mongols

They were nomadic people from the area directly north from China

Describe the Mongols and the location in which they derived

The Ottoman Empire

Which empire allowed their Jewish and Christian subjects considerable freedom

Mughal Empire

This Empire left Muslims as a significant minority of India's population

Mughal Empire

This Empire was founded by a descendant of Genghis Khan and invaded India

Safavid Empire

This Empire founded by the Muslims in Persia spread East. They were Shi’ah Muslims

The Ottoman Empire

This Empire was responsible for conquering Constantinople and naming it Istanbul (bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire).

Pope Urban II

The person who investigated the Crusades

Church Court questioning to root out Muslims and Jews who were still practicing their old religion

What is the Inquisition

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain

Leaders of Portugal and Spain became independent Catholic countries

Richard I of England

Who was the Christian leader of England that led the Third Crusade from Salah al-din

Salah al-din

Muslim leader, who recaptured much of Palestine during the Third Crusade

Islam

What religious affiliation were the Ottoman’s, the Seljuk Turks, the Safavid Empire, and the Mughal Empire

The Crusades

What is the series of wars that are known as the most deadly and fanatical war of all time called

It is the spiritual capital and where the great temple once stood

Why is Jerusalem important to the Jews

It was the place where Muhammad rose to heaven during the night Journey

Why is Jerusalem important to the Muslims

It was the city where Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead

Why was Jerusalem important to the Christians

The Jews

Overall which group suffered the most because of the Crusades and why