7th Grade Crusade Quiz

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the Crusades as discussed in the lecture. They include important events, figures, economic impacts, and cultural exchanges that occurred as a result of the Crusades.

Pope Urban II's primary incentive for participation in the First Crusade

The remission (forgiveness) of all confessed sins.

Major political factor for calling the First Crusade in 1095

An appeal from the Byzantine Emperor Alexius I for military aid against the Seljuk Turks.

Saladin's reason for attacking Jerusalem

He believed it was his holy duty to liberate Jerusalem so Muslims could worship God there again.

Economic shift due to the Crusades

A more general use of money, which knights and nobles needed for their long journeys.

Impact of the Crusades on feudal nobles' power after the campaigns

It generally decreased because they sold privileges and property to raise money for their journeys.

Event that happened earliest relative to the Crusades

The Seljuk Turks take control of Palestine.

New products introduced to Europe from the Middle East during the Crusades

Spices, sugar, and the compass.

Meaning of 'Successful Failures' in context of the Crusades

They failed to permanently hold Jerusalem, but succeeded in stimulating European trade, knowledge, and culture.

Customs introduced to Europeans by Arabs

Learning to shave and bathe more regularly.

City attacked and plundered by the Fourth Crusade

Constantinople.

Group that contributed to the rise of navigation skills in Europe during the Crusades

The Arabs.

How the Crusades helped end the Middle Ages

Upsetting the 'old ways of thinking and doing' and preparing the way for great changes.

New food from the East introduced to Europe

Lemons.

Underlying motive for Crusaders aside from religious devotion

A desire for adventure, economic gain, and increased land holdings.

Material goods introduced to Europe from Indian cities

Calico and muslin (types of textiles/cloth).

Date the First Crusade captured Jerusalem

In 1099.

Key similarity in methods used by Pope Urban II and Saladin

Their strong reliance on religious appeals.

How the Crusades contributed to feudal nobles' power decrease

Encouraging them to grant townspeople certain privileges in exchange for money to fund their journeys.

Duration of Crusaders' control of Jerusalem before Saladin recaptured it

88 years.

Truth about the Crusader states' control

False, they did not remain under firm Christian control until the modern era.

Payment methods before the Crusades in the Middle Ages

True, lords and serfs commonly paid bills using goods instead of money.