Crusades and the Plague Exam Review Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to the Crusades and the Plague.

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.

First Crusade

The primary target was Jerusalem.

Economic Consequence of the Crusades

Increased trade and banking activities.

Saladin

Famous leader of Muslim forces during the Crusades.

Peasants' Bargaining Power

Increased power of peasants after the plague due to labor shortages.

Quarantine

Isolate infected people to stop the spread of disease.

Feudalism Decline Post-Plague

Increased bargaining power of peasants contributed to decline.

Crusades' Objective

To gain control of the Holy Land from Muslims.

Plague Perception in Europe

Viewed mainly as God's punishment.

Crusades Fought Between

Primarily fought between Christians and Muslims.

Crusades Motivation

To reclaim holy Christian sites.

Economic Effect of Black Death

Inflation due to labor shortages.

Spread of the Plague

Primarily arrived through the Silk Road.

Long-term Effect of the Crusades

Increased cultural diffusion.

Animal Spreading the Plague

Rats played a significant role in spreading the plague.

Flagellants

People who whipped themselves to repent during the plague.

First Crusade Capture

The First Crusade successfully captured Jerusalem.

First Crusade Initiator

Initiated by Pope Urban II.

Art After Black Death

Commonly reflected themes of death and loss.

Quarantine Duration

Typically lasted 40 days.

Economic Result of Black Death

Higher wages for survivors.

Infidels in Crusades

Primarily referred to non-Christians.

Impact of Crusades and Plague

Both led to weakened feudal structures.

Bubonic Plague Lethality

Caused rapid infection through fleas on rats.

Anti-Semitism Causes

Driven by religious intolerance and fear.

Crusades Trade Beneficiaries

Merchants benefited the most from the trade.

Weakened Feudalism

Growth in trade and towns contributed to its weakening.