The Crusades and Black Death

Flashcards covering major events, figures, and outcomes related to the Crusades and the Black Death.

What was the main objective of Pope Urban II in calling for the First Crusade?

To regain and reunite Christendom under the Roman church.

What slogan did Pope Urban II use to inspire the Crusaders?

Deus Vult.

What year did the First Crusade take place?

1095-1099 CE.

What significant event occurred during the First Crusade in 1099?

The Crusaders captured and massacred Jerusalem.

What was the outcome of the Second Crusade?

It was a huge failure, particularly the loss of Damascus.

Who was Saladin and what was his significance during the Crusades?

He was the leader of the Muslim forces who recaptured Jerusalem and was a respected enemy of the Crusaders.

What was the primary goal of the Fourth Crusade initiated by Pope Innocent III?

To attack Egypt and reunite all of Christendom.

What catastrophic event occurred during the Fourth Crusade in 1204?

The Crusaders destroyed Constantinople after a failed bribe from the Byzantine emperor.

What societal effects did the Crusades have on the Roman Church?

The consolidation of power within the Roman Church.

What were the primary causes of the Black Death in the 14th century?

Climate change and the Great Famine from 1315 to 1322.

How did the population change from 1340 to 1390 due to the Black Death?

It decreased from 75 million to 55 million.