Crusades and the Plague Exam Review Vocabulary

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to the Crusades and the Black Death, aiding in review for an exam.

Crusades

A series of religious wars to reclaim the Holy Land.

Holy Land

A region in the Middle East sacred to several religions.

Pilgrimage

A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.

Feudalism

A system where land is exchanged for military service.

Infidel

A non-believer, specifically one who does not follow Christianity.

Black Death

A deadly plague that swept through Europe.

Pandemic

A widespread outbreak of disease across countries or continents.

Bubonic Plague

A bacterial infection transmitted by fleas.

Epidemic

A rapid spread of disease in a specific area.

Anti-Semitism

Prejudice against Jews.

Economic consequence of the Crusades

Increased trade and banking activities.

Saladin

A leader of Muslim forces during the Crusades.

Quarantine

Isolation of infected people to stop disease.

Reasons for feudalism's decline

Peasants' increased bargaining power.

First Crusade's goal

Gain control of the Holy Land from Muslims.

Perception of the plague

Viewed mainly as God's punishment.

Crusades' participants

Fought primarily between Christians and Muslims.

Work improvements post-plague

Labor shortages empowered peasants.

Bubonic plague transmission

Spread mainly through fleas on rats.

Art after the Black Death

Reflected themes of death and loss.

Duration of quarantine

Typically lasted 40 days.

Infidels during the Crusades

Primarily referred to Non-Christians.

Cultural diffusion

Increased due to the Crusades.

Why was the bubonic plague deadly?

Caused rapid infection through fleas on rats.

Economic tensions driving Anti-Semitism

Religious intolerance and fear.

Class benefited by Crusades trade

Merchants.